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Council continues review of wind-turbine ordinance, asks for setbacks and safety details
Summary
The council discussed restricting wind turbines from residential and commercial zones for safety while potentially allowing them in agricultural zones under conditional-use permits; the item was tabled to July for additional setback and permitting details.
The Lafayette City Council revisited a proposed wind-turbine ordinance during its June 8 meeting and requested additional information before acting.
Council members discussed prohibiting turbines in residential and commercial zones for safety reasons and possibly permitting them in agricultural zones under a conditional-use permit, subject to setbacks and other requirements. The council did not set specific setback distances; members asked staff to compile setbacks and related criteria and tabled the ordinance for further discussion at the July meeting.
No formal changes to the zoning code were adopted at this meeting; councilors directed staff to return with additional details to allow the council to consider a final draft.
