Towns
with zoning law, such as Bovina, can amend the law to regulate the
construction of industrial wind turbines. Some laws are very specific
and restrictive others are not, depending on the wishes of the town
board. The Alliance for Bovina has presented our town board with copies
of a very restrictive law passed by the town of Malone, NY which we
believe would be suitable for Bovina.
The Malone “Windplant Ordinance” was adapted in May 2006
and is a model for many communities which face the threat of industrial
wind turbines. It was passed unanimously by the Malone Town Board on
the recommendation of their Planning board – which is what we
hope will happen in Bovina. It allows for small wind turbines, up to
125 in height, that are intended to provide electricity on-site for
a single home, farm or small business. It does not allow large, industrial
wind turbines at all. It’s that simple.
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