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| Carson Wind Ordinance Update |
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The Carson City Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of a small wind ordinance on May 27, 2009. The proposed small wind turbine ordinance will next be reviewed by the Carson City Board of Supervisors on June 18, 2009. The Planning Commission heard public testimony and discussed the matter for more than two hours. Following is a summary of the changes recommended by the Planning Commission: - Minimum lot size: Recommend a minimum lot size of one acre for "horizontal-axis" wind turbines (typical propeller-type turbines); no minimum lot size for vertical-axis turbines (which are generally much quieter). There was previously no minimum lot size for any type of turbine. - Number per parcel: Recommend a maximum of one turbine (vertical-axis) per parcel for parcels less than one acre; one turbine per acre for lots greater than one acre. There was previously no limit on the number per parcel. - Maximum height: Recommend 60 feet maximum. The previous maximum height was 90 feet. - Noise: Recommend a maximum of 25 dB(A) from a wind turbine at property lines on less than one acre; a maximum of 50 dB(A) at property lines of all other parcels. For more information contact:
2621 Northgate Lane, Suite 62 Carson City, NV 89706 PH: (775) 887-2180 x30075 FX: (775) 887-2278 |
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