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MI HB5859

Bill

Status

Introduced

9/11/2012

Primary Sponsor

Jeff Irwin

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Origin

House of Representatives

96th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Authorizes structures and associated equipment for measuring wind speed as an allowed use in all agricultural zones

  • Requires wind speed measurement towers to maintain a setback of 1.1 times the tower's height from roads, streets, highways, railroads, adjacent property lines, and buildings

  • Allows utility buildings associated with wind measurement structures to be located closer than the 1.1 times height setback requirement

  • Permits local zoning ordinances to require removal of wind measurement structures within 5 years after construction or installation

Legislative Description

Land use; zoning and growth management; structures used for measurement of wind speed; authorize in agricultural zones. Amends 2006 PA 110 (MCL 125.3101 - 125.3702) by adding sec. 205b.

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Last Action

Printed Bill Filed 09/12/2012

9/12/2012

Committee Referrals

Agriculture9/11/2012

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