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Board moves to start text amendment to permit temporary meteorological towers in agricultural zoning

5787145 · August 12, 2025
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Summary

Iroquois County officials voted to begin a text amendment allowing temporary met towers as a permitted/conditional use in agricultural zones to streamline permitting for short-term wind or research towers, with limits, fees and safety conditions discussed.

The Iroquois County Board approved initiation of a zoning text amendment to allow temporary meteorological (met) towers as a permitted or conditional use in agricultural districts, aiming to simplify permitting for short-term towers used to evaluate wind and other site conditions.

Committee members said the county’s current process requires applicants…

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