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Temporary hold on wind farms approved
With no discussion on the issues surrounding wind towers, the board unanimously approved a moratorium on action on all special use permit applications for the construction and operation of commercial electricity-generating wind towers within the county until Dec. 31 or until it takes other action, whichever is earlier.
April 22, 2010
by Vinde Wells
in Ogle County News
An enthusiastic round of applause came from the audience Tuesday after the Ogle County Board placed a temporary hold on wind farm permits.
With no discussion on the issues surrounding wind towers, the board unanimously approved a moratorium on action on all special use permit applications for the construction and operation of commercial electricity-generating wind towers within the county until Dec. 31 or until it takes other action, whichever is earlier.
Ogle County zoning ordinances currently allow wind farms as a special use on property zoned for agriculture.
However, in March the board established a subcommittee to study the impact of commercial... [continue via Web link]
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