NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING WILLIAMSTOWN TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION INGHAM COUNTY, MICHIGAN

Pursuant to Public Act 110 of 2006, as amended (the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act), the Williamstown Township Planning Commission will hold a public hearing at it regular meeting on September 25, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. at the Township Hall, 4990 Zimmer Road, Williamston, Michigan 48895.

The purpose of the hearing is to take public comment on proposed revisions to the Zoning Ordinance to permit wind and solar energy facilities and energy storage facilities in Williamstown Township.

Wind Energy Systems.  Proposed revisions to Section 8.02, subsection KK, address on-site and utility-scale wind energy systems.  Utility-scale wind energy systems would be permitted in the AG-C, Commercial Agricultural District and the GD, Green Zone Planned Development District only, subject to height, setback, sound, vibration, shadow flicker, environmental, and other restrictions.

Solar Energy Systems.  Proposed revisions to Section 8.02, subsection QQ, address accessory roof and ground-mounted solar energy systems, and small-scale and large-scale principal use solar energy systems.  Large-scale solar energy systems would be permitted within a proposed overlay district, subject to height, setback, fencing, screening, ground cover, glare, and other restrictions.

Energy Storage Facilities.  Section 8.02, subsection TT, would permit energy storage facilities that absorb, store, and discharge electricity.  Such facilities would be subject to National Fire Protection guidelines, as well as restrictions governing height, setbacks, fencing, screening, lighting, signage, fire safety, noise, and other restrictions.  Energy storage facilities would be permitted in the following districts: AG-C, Commercial Agricultural, AG-SF, Agricultural-Small Farms, and GD, Green Zone Planned Development.

A complete copy of the proposed zoning revisions may be examined at the Township Hall during regular business hours, Tuesday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Wednesday 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m., and Thursday 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.  Interested persons are invited to attend the public hearing or submit written comments to the Planning Commission at the address noted above.

WILLIAMSTOWN TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION

Gerald Eidt, Chair

Individuals needing special services to fully participate in in the meeting may contact the Township Office at (517) 655-3193 at least 5 days prior to the meeting to request necessary assistance.

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