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Model Wind Ordinance from the NC Wind Working Group - 2008
This model wind ordinance was developed by the NC Wind Working Group. It can be customized by county officials to enable responsible wind energy development of any scale in their area. Wind Ordinance Matrix [excel spreadsheet]
A summary of wind ordinances from around the country with hyperlinks to the ordinance documents. Prints best on legal (8.5 x 14)Pike County, IL - Wind Turbine Siting Standards
In May 2004 the Pike County Zoning Board approved an ordinance to expedite the process of siting wind turbines.Wind Energy Guide for County Commissioners
Produced in conjunction with the National Association of Counties, the guide provides county commissioners, planners, and other local county government officials with a practical overview of information required to successfully implement commercial wind energy projects in their counties. We hope you will find this document useful in your outreach efforts.Ridge Law exemption for Windmills
Legal memorandum from the Watauga County Attorney clarifying the windmill exemption in the NC Ridge Law for Watauga CountyWatauga County Wind Ordinance
Watauga County Ordinance To Regulate Wind Energy SystemsAWEA Model Zoning Ordinance
AMERICAN WIND ENERGY ASSOCIATION MODEL SMALL WIND ZONING ORDINANCEMountain Ridge Protection Act of 1983
aka, The Ridge LawEnvironnemental Report for the Allegheny Heights Windpower Facility
Minnesota Environmental Quality Board Docket Related to Large Wind Siting