How Benton County Created a Lasting Economic Impact with Wind Energy
Benton County, Indiana achieved great success after wind energy came to the county, reducing the tax burden on its residents while increasing and improving county services. A case study showing how wind energy has made the county a better place to live and work.
St. Joseph IN (Solar)
Summary Only For full ordinance text, please find pdf below or visit county website. Date Passed/Amended: February 18, 2020 Summary Written: April 29, 2022 Agricultural Use Table: Eligible Zoning: a) Solar Energy System (SES) a. Small Scale Solar Energy System (SS-SES) i. Less than or equal to 40,000sqft in panel area. ii. Permitted Use 1. […]
Wabash County, IN (Solar)
Summary Only For full ordinance text, please find pdf below or visit county website. Date Passed/Amended: July 26, 2021 Summary Written: April,2022 Agricultural Use Table: Eligible Zoning:a) Commercial Solar Energy System (CSES) a. A CSES shall be permitted only as a Special Exception in Districts A, FR, I, and IR. Prohibition Language a) Commercial Solar […]
St. Joseph County, IN (Wind)
Summary Only For full ordinance text, please find pdf below or visit county website. Date Passed/Amended: September 10, 2019 Summary Written: April 29, 2022 Agricultural Use Table: Eligible Zoning: a) Wind Energy Facility (WEF) a. Designed for offsite electricity use exclusively.b. Permitted for Special Use i. Agriculture Districtii. Residential District (Single Family)iii. Commercial Districtiv. Industrial […]
Starke County, IN (Solar)
Summary Only For full ordinance text, please find pdf below or visit county website. Date Passed/Amended: 2020 Summary Written: April 29, 2022 Agricultural Use Table: Eligible Zoning: a) Commercial Solar Energy System (CSES) a. Agriculture District Prohibition Language: Required Information/Permits Required a) Commercial Solar Energy System (CSES) a. A preliminary/conceptual commercial site plan shall be […]
Starke County, IN (Wind)
Summary Only For full ordinance text, please find pdf below or visit county website. Date Passed/Amended: 2021 Summary Written: May 3, 2022 Agricultural Use Table: Eligible Zoning: (Appendix A) Prohibition Language: Required Information/Permits Required: Request for Variance – N/A Site and Structure Requirements: a) Compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations: a. Wind Energy […]
Jasper County, IN (Solar)
Summary Only For full ordinance text, please find pdf below or visit county website. Date Passed/Amended: October 4, 2021 Summary Written: April 21, 2022 Agricultural Use Table: Eligible Zoning: a) Commercial Solar Energy System (CSES) a. Conservation District (CO) b. Agriculture District (A-1) c. Agriculture District (A-2) d. Agriculture District (A-3) e. Agriculture District (A-4) […]
Franklin County, IN (Solar)
Summary Only For full ordinance text, please find pdf below or visit county website. Date Passed/Amended: October 22, 2021 Summary Written: May 5, 2022 Agricultural Use Table: Eligible Zoning: a) Commercial Solar Energy System (CSES) a. Agriculture Alternative Energy System District (A-AES) b. Industrial District (I-1) c. Industrial District (I-2) Prohibition Language: Required Information/Permits […]
Clinton County, IN (Solar)
Summary Only For full ordinance text, please find pdf below or visit county website. Date Passed/Amended: September 22, 2021 Summary Written: May 4, 2022 Agricultural Use Table: Eligible Zoning: a) Commercial Solar Energy Systems (CSES) a. Solar Overlay District i. A Solar Overlay District must be requested from the Area Plan Commission and it may […]
Benton County, IN (Wind)
Summary Only For full ordinance text, please find pdf below or visit county website. Date Passed/Amended: March, 20 2007 Summary Written: May 12, 2022 Agricultural Use Table: Eligible Zoning: a) Commercial Wind Energy System (CWECS) a. Agriculture District (A-1) b. Local Business District (B-1) c. General Business District (B-2) d. Roadside Business District (B-3) e. […]
