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Jackson County supervisors table wind-energy ordinance pending legal, safety and airport questions
Summary
The Jackson County Board of Supervisors voted to table a proposed wind-energy ordinance after extended discussion on setback distances, potential impacts near the Mississippi River and the county airport. The board asked staff and the county attorney for clarification before proceeding.
The Jackson County Board of Supervisors on March 4, 2025, voted to table a proposed wind-energy ordinance while staff and the county attorney gather additional information on three specific issues: a 3,280-foot safety setback, a proposed 10-mile buffer from the Mississippi River, and protections for the county airport.
The board discussed technical and locational concerns raised at a prior public hearing and during the supervisors' meeting. Zoning administrator Laurie (listed in the meeting as the county zoning administrator) summarized that some changes requested at the public hearing—most…
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