# Zoning Board of Appeals Hearing


**Body:** Peoria County Government
**Date:** September 15, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

**Tags:** Energy & Utilities, Construction & Infrastructure, Physical Infrastructure, Regulatory Compliance


The Peoria County Zoning Board of Appeals held a hearing on September 15, 2026, to consider a special use permit application by Four Creeks LLC for the construction and operation of a commercial wind energy facility comprising up to 113 turbines with a capacity of 663 megawatts. The hearing included procedural discussions, with objections raised by landowners' counsel regarding alleged deficiencies in the application, including inadequate notice to adjacent landowners, incomplete documentation of land ownership and control, lack of FAA no hazard determinations, and insufficient shadow flicker and environmental impact studies. The applicant and county representatives responded, asserting compliance with notice requirements and the intent to present additional evidence during the hearing. Testimony from a participating landowner highlighted potential community benefits, particularly for local schools. The hearing is part of a multi-day process to gather evidence and public input before the Zoning Board makes a recommendation to the County Board, which has final authority. The discussions focused heavily on procedural and substantive compliance with county ordinances and state law, with significant attention to environmental, property value, and community impact concerns related to the wind farm project.

**Source:** Peoria County Government