Planning Commission adopts revised solar setbacks after 6–2 vote
The Huron County Planning Commission voted 6–2 to adopt new setbacks for utility-scale solar projects, setting distances for dwellings, right-of-way, non-participating parcels and corporate boundaries into the county zoning ordinance.
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The Huron County Planning Commission voted to revise setback rules for utility-scale solar projects in Sections 15.02.11.7 and 15.02.12.9, passing the motion 6–2 on Sept. 16, 2026. Member Richard Swartzendruber moved the change, and J. Dean Smith seconded; the measure passed with six members in favor and two opposed.
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