Tuesdays at APA: Siting and Permitting Wind Farms

Tuesdays at APA: Siting and Permitting Wind Farms

Siting and Permitting Wind Farms October 19, 2010 DeKalb County, Illinois, recently approved a large, commercial wind farm, the first in the county and the largest single zoning action in its history. The wind farm consists of 151 turbines covering an ar
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Siting and Permitting Wind Farms
October 19, 2010


DeKalb County, Illinois, recently approved a large, commercial
wind farm, the first in the county and the largest single zoning
action in its history. The wind farm consists of 151 turbines
covering an area of approximately 22,000 acres.


Paul Miller, AICP, from DeKalb County discussed the review
process for this proposal, highlighting the issues raised by
objectors to the project as well as responses and adopted
solutions. His presentation included lessons learned and
recommendations for other jurisdictions considering wind farm
proposals.

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