Section 18-5-501 – Definitions.
18-5-501. Definitions. (a) As used in this article: (i) “Industrial siting council” or “council” means the council created by W.S. 35-12-104; (ii) “Wind energy facility” means any wind powered electrical generation development consisting of an individual wind turbine or multiple wind turbines rated by the manufacturer to generate more than one-half (0.5) megawatt of electricity […]
Section 18-5-502 – County Regulation of Wind or Solar Energy Projects; Exceptions.
18-5-502. County regulation of wind or solar energy projects; exceptions. (a) It is unlawful to locate, erect, construct, reconstruct or enlarge a facility without first obtaining a permit from the board of county commissioners in the county in which the facility is located. (b) If a facility is to be located in two (2) or […]
Section 18-5-503 – Application.
18-5-503. Application. (a) To obtain the permit required by W.S. 18-5-502, the owner or developer of a facility shall submit an application to the board of county commissioners. The application shall: (i) Certify that reasonable efforts have been undertaken to provide notice in writing to all owners of land within one (1) mile of the […]