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Proposed Zoning Amendment for Renewable Energy

Public Hearing Notice

Wilber Township – Zoning Amendment

The Wilber Township Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on March 12, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. to recommend adoption of an ordinance which amends the Zoning Ordinance to the Township Board. The public hearing will be held at the Township Hall at 3120 Sherman Rd, East Tawas, MI 48730.  The full text of the new Zoning Ordinance and amendment is available at the Township Hall, online at https://www.wilbertwp.com/, or by calling 989-362-5410. Written comments may be sent to the above address prior to the meeting.  The public may appear at the public hearing in person or by counsel. The proposed amendment is as follows:

Amend Section 2.02 to add definitions for battery energy storage systems, data centers, non- and participating lots, solar energy, repowering, wildlife-friendly fencing, and wind energy. Amend Sections 4.05, 4.08 and 4.09 to change Solar Energy Facilities (Utility-Scale) from a permitted use to a special use in the Industrial District, to add Solar Energy Facilities (Utility-Scale) to the Agricultural Residential District, to add Battery Energy Storage Systems as a special use in the Industrial District, and to add Data Centers as a special use in the Industrial District. Amend Section 7.17 to add new regulations for Accessory Solar Panels. Amend Section 7.18 (Solar Energy Facilities Utility-Scale) and Section 7.19 (Wind Energy Facilities, Utility Scale) to add new regulations for both to include standards, application requirements, and documentation requirements.  Add Section 7.26 to add new regulations for Accessory Wind Turbines. Add Section 7.27 to provide new regulations for Battery Energy Storage Systems to include standards, application requirements, and documentation requirements. Add Section 7.28 to provide new regulations for data centers. Amend Section 9.07 (Inspections) to add procedures for inspections for renewable energy projects.