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Commission narrows options on freestanding solar, rejects ground-mounted wind for residences
Summary
Palos Park planning commissioners and residents debated proposed rules for freestanding solar panels and small wind turbines, and the group signaled support for lower ground-mounted solar heights and to bar residential ground-mounted wind turbines.
Palos Park planning commissioners and residents debated proposed rules for freestanding solar panels and small wind turbines in the village's draft zoning ordinance, leading staff to report they will lower proposed height allowances for ground-mounted solar and effectively bar residential ground-mounted wind turbines while considering limited allowances for institutional uses.
Why it matters: ground-mounted renewable energy structures affect property visibility, neighbor concerns and permitting. The draft choices determine whether residents with limited roof area can install panels or small turbines on poles and which lots could host them.
Consultant Larissa summarized the draft: ground-mounted solar panels were written as allowed at a maximum height…
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