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Planning commission recommends allowing small rooftop wind turbines in Bernal Heights

San Francisco Planning Commission · October 11, 2007

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Summary

The commission recommended a Planning Code amendment to let vertical-axis roof turbines in the Bernal Heights Special Use District under the same 10-foot exemption that applies elsewhere in the city; staff and supporters emphasized design limits and neighborhood review to minimize visual and wildlife impacts.

The Planning Commission recommended approval of an amendment to Planning Code section 242 to allow small roof-mounted vertical-axis wind turbines in the Bernal Heights Special Use District. Planning staff explained the amendment would remove a stricter local height restriction and allow turbines to…

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