CLAYTON - Proposed wind zoning amendments, which called for stricter regulations on wind development in the town, were rejected by the Town Council Wednesday night with two "no" votes - by Supervisor Justin A. Taylor and Councilman Donald I. Turcotte.

By rejecting the proposed changes, which were based on the Clayton Wind Committee's recommendations calling for expanded setbacks and a stricter cap on noise levels, the town is keeping its current law - which includes setbacks of 1,250 feet from residences and 500 feet from public roads and nonparticipating property lines. The law would allow... [continue via Web link]