The Barton County Commission came short of approving an outright ban on commercial wind turbines in Barton County, but resolutions approved Tuesday make them virtually impossible. Meanwhile, large and small non-commercial wind projects will still be allowed.

Environmental Manager Judy Goreham presented three resolutions regarding Wind Energy Conservation Systems (WECS) and the Barton County Zoning regulations and maps. These were recommended by the planning commission. All three were eventually approved 5-0 as presented, but not without a few failed attempts to change them.

Resolution 2025-18 amends Article III of the Barton County Zoning Regulations, Version II concerning the three different WECS classifications in the county’s seven zoning districts. The classifications are small scal

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