Local TREND. Property Rights. Noise and Light Ordinances. Wind Turbines. 6 Requirements.

An editorial in DeKalb County Illinois is calling for local restrictions on a new wind farm that would address:

• light pollution
• minimize the disruption of blinking red lights
• minimal or eliminated shadow flicker from the blades blocking sunlight
• consistent setback requirements

What should be required of the wind energy companies:

• pay the cost to improve roads
• guarantee property values

Who should be protected by the ordinance(s) according to the DeKalb editorial:

• land owners 
• rural residents

Daily Chronicle | Our view: Wind turbine ordinance should protect, respect property rights