AI- 6760
4.
P&Z Agenda Template
- Meeting Date:
- 11/09/2022
- Title:
- R 22-03 (Wind Energy Power Plants)
- Submitted By:
- Christine McLachlan, Development Services
- Department:
- Development Services
Presentation:
PowerPoint
NAME
of PRESENTER:
of PRESENTER:
Christine McLachlan
TITLE
of PRESENTER:
of PRESENTER:
Planner II
Agenda Item Text:
Docket R22-03 (Wind Energy Power Plants) A staff-initiated amendment to the Cochise County Zoning Regulations Article 18, Site Development Standards
Background:
This is a staff-initiated text amendment to section 1822 of the Zoning Regulations. Article 18 includes development standards for various land uses, Section 1822 specifically applies to wind energy power plants (WEPPs). WEPPs are large, non-residential, turbines that supply power to off-site consumers. They are considered special uses in Rural, General Business, and Industry zoning districts. There is currently one WEPP project in Cochise County, The changes proposed will update and incorporate additional best practices into zoning. Also proposed are supplemental safety provisions and measures intended to limit County liability in cases of abandonment, damage, transfer/sale, cessation of use, and the end of the useful life of the WEPP.