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Wind Farm Regulations
Tallgrass Heartland Moratorium
Pottawatomie County is currently under a statewide moratorium for commercial wind farm development as part of the Tallgrass Heartland Wind Moratorium. The moratorium was established in 2004, and expanded in 2011 to include Pottawatomie County. The moratorium was reaffirmed in 2020. In the area included in the moratorium, commercial wind projects are prohibited.
2020 affirmation of the Tallgrass Heartland wind moratorium
Extent of 2011 moratorium expansion
Current County Regulations
In addition to the state-level moratorium, the County does have regulations in place on the development commercial wind farms. They are a conditional use in the A1 - Agriculture district. However, these regulations are in need of updates. Following the adoption of solar farm regulations, Staff will begin the process of development wind farm regulations.
Solar Farm Regulations
August 5, 2021 Joint Meeting
Audio Only
Draft Regulations
The Planning Commission is currently working to develop solar farm regulations for Pottawatomie County. A six-month moratorium was passed by the County Commission to allow Staff and Planning Commission time to develop regulations.
The first draft was presented at the March 18, 2021 Planning Commission meeting.
The second draft was presented at the April 15, 2021 Planning Commission meeting.
The third draft was presented at the May 20, 2021 Planning Commission meeting.
Feedback from the public is welcomed for these draft regulations, and a hearing will be held with the Planning Commission to debate their adoption.
Green Valley Pedestrian Plan
The County is currently working the Flint Hills Metropolitan Planning Organization to develop a Pedestrian and Safe Routes to School Plan for the Green Valley Area. You can check out the Plan's website to view survey results and stay up to date on the Plan.
Unified Development Regulations
The County is update its Unified Development Regulations in response to the new Comprehensive Plan. You can view the draft chapters by visiting the Draft Regulations webpage.