(MI) Grand Rapids Press – The measure allows small structure-mounted turbines in all zoning districts, including residential, as permitted uses.

It limits turbines mounted on the roofs of residences to no more than 10 feet higher than the roof’s peak and limits the noise levels to 55 decibels.

Special land use approvals are needed for medium-size turbines in agricultural, industrial and public-use districts, and for large-scale turbines in heavy industrial areas. More