January 15, 2013
Indiana

Increased wind farm setback proposed

By Aaron Organ | January 15, 2013 | www.kpcnews.com

AUBURN – The DeKalb County Commissioners will petition to amend the county’s wind energy system ordinance to increase the setback from a wind turbine to a property line from 400 feet to 1,300 feet.

The commissioners agreed that a 1,300-foot setback – an “industry standard,” according to Commissioner Don Grogg – is an appropriate distance to maintain public safety. The ordinance already requires a setback of 1,500 feet from a residence, which should remain, the commissioners voted.

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