In May 2004 the Pike County Zoning Board approved an ordinance to expedite the process of siting wind turbines. The ordinance includes specifications regarding planning, construction, "setbacks," and height and noise requirements for wind projects. This ordinance was passed to clarify to wind energy developers Pike County's construction standards. The ordinance specifies a "setback" of three times the turbine height (the height of the tower plus the length of one blade), referred to as "3 T," from homes. However, turbines sited on a landowner's property may be as close as 1.1 T if the landowner consents. There is also a minimum setback of 1.1 T from the nearest property line. Wiring for turbines must be buried.
| Implementing Sector: | Local |
| Category: | Regulatory Policy |
| State: | Illinois |
| Incentive Type: | Solar/Wind Permitting Standards |
| Web Site: | http://www.awea.org/projects/illinois.html |
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| Name: | Public Information - Pike County |
| Organization: | Pike County Chamber of Commerce |
| Address: |
977 West Washington Pittsfield IL 62363 |
| Phone: | (217) 285-2971 |
| Email: | info@pikeil.org |
This information is sourced from DSIRE; the most comprehensive source of information on incentives and policies that support renewables and energy efficiency in the United States. Established in 1995, DSIRE is operated by the N.C. Clean Energy Technology Center at N.C. State University.
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