

Create safe setbacks from industrial wind turbines in Ottawa
The Issue
The City of Ottawa is allowing renewable energy development in "Rural Countryside" according to the new Official Plan and is developing new zoning bylaws. Grid-scale or industrial wind turbines do produce noise pollution and can disturb sleep, leading to long-term health impacts. The new bylaws MUST have appropriate setback distances between industrial wind turbines and homes in rural communities. We propose a setback of 2 km as a reasonable distance for health and safety. New zoning bylaws will be released by September, so we must act now to emphasize the need to protect health.
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The Issue
The City of Ottawa is allowing renewable energy development in "Rural Countryside" according to the new Official Plan and is developing new zoning bylaws. Grid-scale or industrial wind turbines do produce noise pollution and can disturb sleep, leading to long-term health impacts. The new bylaws MUST have appropriate setback distances between industrial wind turbines and homes in rural communities. We propose a setback of 2 km as a reasonable distance for health and safety. New zoning bylaws will be released by September, so we must act now to emphasize the need to protect health.
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Petition created on June 8, 2023