County approves revised wind tower ordinance

Wind power generators for individual use can now be installed in Whitman County through a standard building permit process after county commissioners Monday approved a new residential wind ordinance. Vote on the tower approval was 3-0.

Prior to Monday’s approval of the new ordinance, a conditional use permit was required for all towers that exceeded 40 feet in height. The conditional use process meant applicants underwent a hearing before the county’s board of adjustment which could set conditions and restrictions for each site.

Some non-commercial towers have already been installed through th...