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Local Zoning Approvals. Financing Wind Power: The Future of Energy Institute for Professional and Executive Development Scottsdale, Arizona May 7 - 9, 2008. Local Zoning Permits and Approvals. Widely varying May be faced with moratoria to develop zoning ordinance Local zoning and planning
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Local Zoning Approvals Financing Wind Power: The Future of Energy Institute for Professional and Executive Development Scottsdale, Arizona May 7 - 9, 2008
Local Zoning Permits and Approvals • Widely varying • May be faced with moratoria to develop zoning ordinance • Local zoning and planning - Variances - Site plan review - Special use permits • May be preempted by state siting councils or boards, in states with such siting councils or boards
Other Local Permits and Approvals • Building Codes • Use or crossing of local roads • Use of municipally owned lands • Payment in Lieu of Taxes Agreements (“PILOT” Agreements)
Public Utility • Essential Service • Location sensitive (“need” to be there) • Power Lines • Water Tank • Substation • Cell Tower • Turbine • Town can reasonably regulate, but not prohibit
For more information contact: Ruth E. Leistensnider, Esq. Nixon Peabody LLP Omni Plaza Albany, New York 12207 518-427-2655 rleistensnider@nixonpeabody.com www.nixonpeabody.com