Bill > SB0038

This bill amends the Illinois Counties Code regarding wind and solar energy facilities, effectively reverting some changes made by previous legislation. It allows counties to maintain their existing zoning ordinances related to wind farms and commercial wind/solar energy facilities that were in place before January 27, 2023, and in some cases before August 16, 2007. The bill modifies regulations around wind energy facilities, specifically focusing on standards for wind farms and electric-generating wind devices in unincorporated county areas. Key provisions include allowing counties to establish standards for wind farms, including device height and geographic placement, and setting limitations on setback requirements. The bill also clarifies that counties can only establish standards for wind farms in areas outside municipal zoning jurisdictions. Additionally, the legislation removes many detailed provisions about commercial solar and wind energy facilities that were previously in the code, simplifying the regulatory framework while preserving counties' ability to implement local regulations within certain parameters.

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=38&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104