Designation Date:
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Description:
Island Wind District initially designated with Ocean Zone, with Goals "To protect the natural, cultural and economic resources in the County of Dukes County, while allowing for development of wind energy facilities consistent with the enabling legislation of the Martha's Vineyard Commission (MVC), Chapter 831 of the Acts of 1977 as amended.
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Island Wind District initially designated with Ocean Zone including air space over ocean waters in Dukes County 220' or higher, from MLW to 3-mile limit
Designation Criteria:
Fishing Resource; Wildlife,Natural, Scientific or Ecologigal Resource; Cultural or Historic Resource; Major Public Investment District
General Restrictions:
protection of scenic, natural, cultural and economic resources while developing nearshore wind energy
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Island Wind District