City of Bismarck Seeks Public Input On Proposed Wind Turbine Ordinance

Contact:
Gregg Greenquist, Planner
Community Development
Phone: 701-355-1840

City of Bismarck Seeks Public Input On Proposed Wind Turbine Ordinance

Bismarck, N.D.  — The City of Bismarck is hosting a public information meeting and is seeking input from businesses and citizens regarding the proposed Small Wind Energy Systems ordinance.  The proposed ordinance includes provisions for the placement and operation of small wind turbines for household use which are less than 25 kilowatts in capacity. A public meeting to provide information and seek public input will be held on Wednesday, May 6th from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the First Floor Meeting Room of the City County Building located at 221 North 5th Street in Bismarck. 

The City of Bismarck does not currently have an ordinance which addresses the location, size or operation of small wind turbines. The proposed ordinance was motivated by requests from citizens who wish to erect small wind turbines. The purpose of the ordinance is to provide reasonable standards for small wind turbines and to minimize the potential for adverse impacts to neighboring properties.

On April 22nd the Bismarck Planning and Zoning Commission called for a public hearing on the proposed ordinance which is scheduled for May 27th at 5:00 p.m. in the Tom Baker Meeting Room at the City County Building located at 221 North 5th Street in Bismarck.

For more information and to view the proposed ordinance visit www.bismarck.org or call 701.355.1840.