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Official backs bigger wind farm setback rule
At least one member of a Lee County committee is pushing for a longer required distance between wind turbines and homes.
The distance is now 1,400 feet ...Many wind farm opponents say that it should be much longer. Some are suggesting it be as far as 1.25 miles away from property lines.
August 5, 2011
by David Giuliani
in Sauk Valley News
Panel delays major debate on key issue
DIXON - At least one member of a Lee County committee is pushing for a longer required distance between wind turbines and homes.
The distance is now 1,400 feet - a little more than a quarter-mile. It's the same in Whiteside County.
Many wind farm opponents say that it should be much longer. Some are suggesting it be as far as 1.25 miles away from property lines.
The Lee County Zoning Board of Appeals touched on the issue Thursday. But Chairman Ron Conderman decided to delay a major discussion on setbacks until the end of its review... [continue via Web link]
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