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Raisin Township ordinances will allow wind turbines up to 120 feet
A series of ordinances regulating wind turbines in Raisin Township was described by township attorney David Lacasse as being a fair and balanced set of regulations. The township board approved the ordinances by unanimous voice votes Monday.
"It gives reasonable regulation with the safety of residents being foremost," Lacasse said. "It's not as restrictive as some, but it achieves a real good balance."
July 11, 2012
by David Frownfelder
in Daily Telegram
RAISIN TWP., Mich. - A series of ordinances regulating wind turbines in Raisin Township was described by township attorney David Lacasse as being a fair and balanced set of regulations. The township board approved the ordinances by unanimous voice votes Monday.
"It gives reasonable regulation with the safety of residents being foremost," Lacasse said. "It's not as restrictive as some, but it achieves a real good balance."
The ordinances limit a rooftop-mounted wind energy system to 15 feet in height. A freestanding tower can't exceed 120 feet. The noise level will not be allowed to exceed 45 decibels measured at adjacent property lines.
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