Lakeshore city to consider its first residential wind power zoning ordinance

After months of research, the first residential wind zoning ordinance goes before the city leaders of one lakeshore community for consideration this month. Proponents hope the process will clear the way for residents to supplement their home energy needs with wind power.

According to excerpts from the story:

FERRYSBURG — The Ferrysburg city council will begin consideration of an ordinance that would allow residents to construct wind energy conversion systems at its April 20 meeting. The ordinance sets guidelines for the size of wind energy systems, the amount of energy they can produce, and setback requirements.

Under the ordinance, systems would not be able to produce more that 50 kilowatts. A system over 50 feet in height would be subject to a Special Land Use permit while those under 50 feet would be reviewed under normal site plan review requirements.

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