Commission begins code amendment review under adopted comprehensive plan; considers wind-farm setbacks

Mar 16, 2023

Buffalo Countys Planning and Zoning Commission began review of zoning and subdivision code amendments to align with the recently adopted comprehensive plan, scheduled a follow-up April 20 meeting, and discussed possible wind-farm restrictions including wetlands, flyway zones and a half-mile county border buffer.

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At the start of its March 16 meeting the Buffalo County Planning and Zoning Commission heard from Tim Keelan of Hanna:Keelan Associates, who reintroduced next steps following County Board adoption of the Comprehensive Plan and asked commissioners to review current zoning districts, definitions and where zoning and subdivision regulations must be aligned with the new plan. Keelan said the consultant expects to present recommended code amendments to the commission in advance of the commissions April 20 meeting.

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