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Wayne man sues over ban on wind turbines
The owner of the Wayne Auto Spa, who sparked controversy in proposing a wind turbine at his business, wants a judge to overturn new township zoning rules that prohibit the project.
The Township Council adopted a zoning ordinance in September that bans wind turbines within 1,640 feet of residential neighborhoods, schools or day-care centers. ...Burke argues in court papers that the township should not be allowed to frustrate state policy objectives that promote the use of wind and other renewable energy sources.
November 13, 2008
by Andrea Alexander
in The Record
The owner of the Wayne Auto Spa, who sparked controversy in proposing a wind turbine at his business, wants a judge to overturn new township zoning rules that prohibit the project.
The Township Council adopted a zoning ordinance in September that bans wind turbines within 1,640 feet of residential neighborhoods, schools or day-care centers.
Officials approved the measure while Robert Burke had an application pending before the township Planning Board for a nearly 50-foot-high turbine at his Hamburg Turnpike quick lube and car wash, about 120 feet from a preschool.
Burke argues in court papers that the township should not... [continue via Web link]
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