County of San Diego Wind Energy Ordinance

Document Description: The project proposes amendments to the County of San Diego Zoning Ordinance for wind energy systems. The amendments consist of clarifications, deletions, and revisions to provide an updated set of definitions, procedures, and standards for review and permitting of wind energy systems. The proposed project includes the allowance of small wind energy systems that meet the definition of the Zoning Ordinance by right; and large turbines will be required to complete a separate environmental review process per the Major Use Permit procedures and requirements.

Contact Information: Matthew Schneider
San Diego County Dept of Planning & Land Use
5201 Ruffin Road, Suite B
San Diego, CA 92123
858-694-3714

Review Period Start: 9/13/2010
Review Period End: 10/12/2010
Development Type: Other (Change to County Zoning Regulations)
Local Action: Other Action Other Action: Ordinance Amendment
Project Issues: Aesthetic/Visual Agricultural Land Archaeologic-Historic Biological Resources Forest Land/Fire Hazard Noise Wildlife Cumulative Effects
Reviewing Agencies: California Department of Parks and Recreation California Highway Patrol California Public Utilities Commission Caltrans, District 11 Caltrans, Division of Aeronautics Department of Water Resources Office of Historic Preservation Resources Agency State Lands Commission State Water Resources Control Board, Division of Water Quality Native American Heritage Commission Cal Fire Department of Fish and Wildlife, Region 5