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Page County supervisors promise checks after residents spot wind-project earthmoving; confusion over 2,600‑foot setback
Summary
Residents reported turbines-era construction and questioned whether the Shenandoah Hills settlement or older county ordinances control turbine setbacks. Supervisors said the settlement will be posted publicly and the county engineer will verify turbine siting.
Residents reported earthmoving for the Shenandoah Hills wind project and asked the county to confirm whether the project must follow a 2,600-foot setback established in a settlement or an older one-mile setback in county ordinance.
Why it matters: setbacks determine how close turbines can be to nonparticipating properties and affect noise, view and safety concerns for nearby residents. Confusion over the controlling rules prompted supervisors to promise more transparency and field checks.
What residents reported: At the May 13 meeting, resident Terry Phillips said heavy equipment had begun "moving a lot of dirt" and that she…
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