The Logan County Zoning Board of Appeals held its final hearing on the proposed Relight Wind Farm on Thursday night. When the subject came to a vote after lengthy deliberation, the ZBA was split two-two as to whether to recommend a conditional use permit for the wind farm. The failure to gain a minimum three votes to approve leads to a "No recommendation." The matter now moves forward for decision by the local legislative body, the Logan County Board. The Board will consider the recommendations of both the Regional Planning Commission, who oversee land use, and the Zoning Board of Appeals, who weigh if a request fits into zoning for the area and take public opinion into consideration. The board will also hear the request directly from Relight. The topic is expected to be discussed at the Board’s January 15th Workshop session.

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