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Windmill ordinance adopted in Ridgebury
RIDGEBURY TOWNSHIP - Township supervisors adopted a windmill ordinance Wednesday and took questions from residents regarding the regulations.
The purpose of the ordinance, called a wind energy facility ordinance, is to provide "for the construction and operation of wind energy facilities in Ridgebury Township, subject to reasonable conditions that will protect the public health, safety and welfare," according to a copy of the ordinance.
September 7, 2006
by Eric Hrin
in The Daily & Sunday Review
RIDGEBURY TOWNSHIP - Township supervisors adopted a windmill ordinance Wednesday and took questions from residents regarding the regulations.
The purpose of the ordinance, called a wind energy facility ordinance, is to provide "for the construction and operation of wind energy facilities in Ridgebury Township, subject to reasonable conditions that will protect the public health, safety and welfare," according to a copy of the ordinance.
Supervisors Ken Cooke, the vice-chairman, and Larry Ostrander voted for the ordinance. Supervisor chairman Gary Wood was absent.
It requires a permit be obtained, noting that "no wind energy facility, or addition of a wind turbine... [continue via Web link]
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