Sussex County Adopts New Windmill Ordinance

GEORGETOWN, Del. (AP) -- The Sussex County Council has adopted new rules that will make it easier to have windmills and wind turbines in residential areas.

The council voted on Tuesday on an ordinance designed to better define the county's regulation of windmills and wind turbines.

Officials say that applicants will now need just a county building permit, instead of board approval. However, each application will need engineering certification, be subject to inspection and meet other criteria such as setbacks from property lines.

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