Councilman Jim Piteo proposes wind turbine rules for Independence
INDEPENDENCE — Councilman Jim Piteo wants City Council to pass legislation regarding the use of wind turbines.
“Legislation of this type sets ground rules for how this technology is to be managed within the guidelines of our codes and city practices,” he said. “It gives the Architectural Board of Review, the Board of Zoning Appeals and the Planning Commission a template in which to work when talking with potential applicants.
“It also sends a positive message to potential customers who may want to install or manufacture wind turbines in the city. The legislation opens the door to interested parties, stating that our city embraces the technology in a positive way. We are open for business and these are the rules you have to work with. Come talk to us.”
The legislation now is being discussed in committee. City Council would have to pass it in order for it to become an ordinance. The draft legislation is lengthy and goes into detail about who is eligible to have a wind turbine unit, as well as the required maintenance, registration, conditions and restrictions.
Piteo said, “It will clearly state the mayor and City Council are in support of alternative forms of energy, including the placement of wind turbines or wind energy facilities within the city, so long as the placement does not negatively impact surrounding or competing land uses.”
The utility committee will discuss the issue at 6 p.m. Tuesday at City Hall. Everyone is welcome.
Posted by Tara Quinn, Sun News
29 June 2009
Tags: Wind power, Wind energy
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