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Justices urge preemptive rules for wind turbines, cite road, setback and lease concerns
Washington County Services Committee · May 4, 2026
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Summary
A committee discussion led by Justice Dennis called for Washington County to set standards on wind turbines — setbacks, responsibility for road upgrades and whether the county wants industrial turbines at all — rather than reacting after leases are signed.
Justice Robert Dennis asked the committee to begin work on county zoning for wind turbines "before it becomes an issue," urging setbacks, road‑repair responsibility and clear conditions be defined before developers negotiate leases with landowners.
"We need to regulate it now and not later," Dennis…
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