County officials discuss 3-mile turbine setback from shoreline

Huron Daily Tribune

By Kate Hessling

9/24/2011

Tribune Staff Writer

BAD AXE — The idea of restricting wind turbines from within 3 miles of the shoreline, as well as allowing county-zoned townships to prohibit wind developments in their jurisdictions, was discussed during Thursday’s Huron County Board of Commissioners meeting.

Commissioners discussed creating a resolution asking the Huron County Planning Commission to consider revising the county’s wind energy ordinance to include a number of factors, including a wind turbine setback of at least 3 miles from the shoreline.

The revisions were proposed by 7th District Commissioner John A. Nugent, who represents Dwight, Hume, Lake, Lincoln, Pointe Aux Barques and Port Austin townships. Complete article on link below.....

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