The Harvey County Commission approved updates to the County’s Unified Development Code Section 16.14, in regard to commercial renewable energy projects, at its Oct. 13 meeting. … Among the updates to the regulations previously in place: The setback distance from non-participating property lines was established at 1,000 feet. The setback distance from a home remains 2,000 feet. Renewable energy equipment and operations will not be allowed in an area defined as the Sand Hills Overlay District, due to grassland fire dangers. Restrictions addressing wind turbine flicker, ice throw and noise. Financial protections for project decommissioning and environmental cleanup.
Source: Harvey County Now
