Wind developers have proposed setbacks of 1000 feet or 1320 feet from a non-participating residence, rather than the non-participating property line. Numerous communities throughout the United States and Europe require setbacks between 2640 feet and 5280 feet. Ontario, Canada, the home of one our region’s wind developers, requires a 550m setback (~1800 feet).
INDUSTRIAL WIND TURBINE SETBACKS
Germany ………………………………………………………….. 5,280 Feet
United Kingdom ……………………10 x Rotor Diameter (Approx 3,300 Feet)
Trempealeau County, WI ………………………………………… 5,280 Feet
Union Town, WI ………………………………………………….. 2,640 Feet
Woodville, WI ….…………………………………………………. 2,640 Feet
Claybanks, MI ……………………………………………………. 3,000 Feet