Baltimore County Council mulls windmills, additional historical sites

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Backyard windmills could become more prevalent in Baltimore County after lawmakers this week expressed support for them and for homeowners who want them to curb soaring power prices.

The Baltimore County Council Monday passed a resolution directing the county planning board to re-examine a current zoning law equating windmills to sheds with height limits at 15 feet. At that height, experts said significant wind generation is impossible.

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