Falmouth Set To Change Wind Turbine Zoning Bylaws

Offshore wind contractors June 8, 2022, at a select board meeting, have proposed to bury offshore wind cables between 800 megawatts and 1200 megawatts and build a six-acre high voltage direct current to alternating current substation in residential property locations.

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Falmouth Zoning Bylaw
Falmouth Planning Board is holding a public hearing on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, at 6:30 pm.
Falmouth Town Hall
59 Town Hall Square, Falmouth, MA, 02540,

Zoning Articles proposed for the Warrant at the Annual Town Meeting to be held April 8, 2024.

(Delete from Section 240-3.3 Definitions the definitions for the Wind Energy Systems)

Wind Energy System (WES) – All equipment, machinery, and structures utilized in connection with the conversion of wind to electricity. This includes, but is not limited to, transmission, storage equipment, substations, transformers, service and access roads, and one or more wind turbines.

Wind Turbine – A single device that converts wind energy to rotational energy that drives an electrical generator, typically consisting of a rotor and blade assembly, nacelle body and tower.

(Amend Section 240-9.8 to add the definitions for Wind Energy Systems.)

See this link for additional information:

https://www.falmouthma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01092024-14714