(KMZA)--The Seneca City Council has tabled consideration of the adoption of an ordinance that would ban commercial/utility grade wind energy systems within the zoning jurisdiction of the city of Seneca.
The Council voted at their August 3 meeting to table consideration of the ordinance until their August 17 meeting to allow City Attorney Martin Mishler to review information presented by rural Seneca resident Laurie Schmelzle.
The city Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommended that the ordinance by adopted following a public hearing on July 21.
Schmelze told the Council she believes the ordinance would limit property rights and could have a substantial economic impact on those living within the city's zoning jurisdiction, which extends three miles outside the city limits.
Currently, wind energy systems are permitted as a conditional use in areas with a transitional Ag zoning classification.
The proposed change is based on input from a FlashVote survey the city conducted earlier this year that saw over 75 percent of some 60 anonymous respondents indicate they oppose wind farm development.
© Many Signals Communications
MOST VIEWED STORIES
Two arrested after Doniphan Co traffic stop
Seven arrested in Atchison drug investigation
Atchison man sentenced on child sex charge
Updated: Mayetta woman now accused of attempted murder
Two arrested after Jackson Co pursuit and manhunt
Atchison woman sentenced on charges in fatal crash
Atchison man facing drug-related charges in Jackson Co
Heavy rain contributed to wreck injuring one person
One killed, 3 injured in NW MO crash
Longtime Sabetha Fire Chief recognized for service
Atchison Co: Motorists reminded to use only hwy detours
Hiawatha City Commission sets fireworks dates, times
Child abuse arrest made in Pawnee County
Brown Co Appraiser re-appointed
Brownville under consideration for small modular nuclear reactor
St. Joseph Mo man injured after boat explodes
HCH CEO advocates for rural Medicare protections in D.C.
Falls City Council approves gun shop
LATEST STORIES
Extension district proposal fails to gain approval
Mayetta woman facing firearms, drug-related charges
Flags to fly at half-staff in honor of fallen deputy
Big Beautiful Bill discussed at Humboldt Town Hall meeting
Richardson County approves annual insurance package
Atchison man facing drug-related charges in Jackson Co
Updated: Mayetta woman now accused of attempted murder
Nominees sought to fill local judicial seat