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One more chance to speak on wind rules
The proposed ordinance on wind energy keeps the same required distance between homes and wind turbines – 1,400 feet. Unlike the current ordinance, the new one includes regulations for shadow flicker and a program to protect the values of nearby homes.
March 15, 2012
by David Giuliani
in Sauk Valley News
DIXON – Speak or forever hold your peace – at least on Lee County’s wind energy rules.
Anyone wanting to address the County Board on the proposed regulations has one chance to do so – Tuesday morning.
The proposed ordinance on wind energy keeps the same required distance between homes and wind turbines – 1,400 feet. Unlike the current ordinance, the new one includes regulations for shadow flicker and a program to protect the values of nearby homes.
On Tuesday, the County Board will be officially presented with the proposed ordinance. As is required, the ordinance will be laid over for a month.... [continue via Web link]
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