Resource Library Category: Michigan
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Documents presented here are not the product of nor are they necessarily endorsed by National Wind Watch. This resource library is provided to assist anyone wishing to research the issue of industrial wind power and the impacts of its development. The information should be evaluated by each reader to come to their own conclusions about the many areas of debate.
Baseline Noise Study for Residents for Sound Economics and Planning, Ubly, Michigan
Author: James, Richard
This report presents the findings and recommendations from a study conducted to determine Community Response and Land Use Compatibility of the Noble Thumb Windpark. Data for this study was collected from three properties located near Ubly, Bingham Township, Huron County, Michigan. The study evaluated the Land Use Compatibility and Community Response to the changes that would occur in the Ubly and Bingham Township soundscape after installation of industrial scale wind turbines by Noble Environmental Power LLC. …
The sound levels and procedures . . .
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War of the Winds — Time Magazine
Author: Kher, Unmesh; and Hequet, Marc
Article appearing in Time Magazine in 2005
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White River Township Wind Ordinance
Author: White River Township
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE WHITE RIVER TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE, AS AMENDED, REGARDING SPECIAL USE STANDARDS AND REGULATIONS FOR WIND ENERGY CONVERSION SYSTEMS AND RELATED MATTERS.
These regulations from Michigan include a 1600′ setback from and a 45 dBA noise limit at neighboring property lines and specify that removal includes all below-ground material.
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OTSEGO COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE
Author: Otsego County, Michigan
These guidelines from Michigan are appropriately strong. They include a 2600′ setback from and a 45 dBA noise limit at the neighboring property lines. They also specify that the noise cannot exceed 40 dBA for more than 5 minutes per hour, that noise at frequencies below 20 Hz must not disturb any dwelling, school, hospital, nursing home, etc., and that turbines must be at least 1 mile from scenic and recreational areas, 2-5 miles from sensitive environmental areas, and . . .
