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Franklin County supervisors approve permit form for commercial wind turbines
Summary
The Franklin County Board unanimously adopted Resolution 26-8 to approve a county application form for commercial wind-energy conditional-use permits under the county zoning ordinance; the board recorded a roll-call vote and noted that state action could supersede local rules.
Franklin County supervisors voted to adopt Resolution 26-8, approving a county permit-application form for commercial wind-energy conversion systems under the Franklin County zoning ordinance 2023 d. The board approved the resolution by roll call, with supervisors recording ayes: Lucas Meyer, McViper and Vanessa.
The measure formalizes the county's application checklist for full-scale turbines and conditional-use review. Board members discussed the county form as a routine, annual housekeeping step and noted that larger policy choices — including any expansion beyond the county's existing siting limits — would be subject to future applications and possible state action.
Supervisor 1 said, “The state might override us anyhow,” echoing a cautioned approach that the board took in approving the local application form rather than substantive changes to policy. Board members also observed that interested developers signaled they might pursue applications this spring.
The county staff will make the approved form available for applicants and will handle any incoming permit requests under existing zoning rules. The resolution takes effect as adopted; no additional conditions or mitigation measures were attached by the supervisors at the meeting.
