The Zoning Ordinance amendments for commercial solar farms and wind generators were approved by the Livingston County Commission. Presiding Commissioner Ed Douglas says this is a controversial issue. Douglas says many provisions are included.
The ordinance does include generous setbacks
Commercial Wind Generator density not to exceed 1 per 100 acres.
Commercial Solar Farms density not to exceed 50% coverage of the property.
The ordinance includes the provisions for clean-up of the sites upon decommissioning.
The restrictions would not regulate solar or wind generators for personal use.