Sioux County approves wind zoning amendments, continues permitting process for proposed 300 MW project

Jan 3, 2022

County commissioners approved amendments to wind zoning regulations in May 2022 and received multiple presentations from developers outlining a proposed 300-megawatt wind farm; the board set protest hearing dates and extended meteorological-tower permits as developers work through permitting and road-use plans.

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The Sioux County Board of Commissioners voted on May 16, 2022, to approve previously presented amendments to the county—s wind zoning regulations, clearing a major procedural step for developers seeking to build wind energy projects in the county.

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