Planning commission backs by‑right accessory battery storage on existing solar fields
Planning staff briefed commissioners on a state‑driven requirement and the commission voted to recommend an ordinance amendment allowing battery energy storage systems as a by‑right accessory use on existing solar fields with approved conditional‑use permits.
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The Accomack County Planning Commission on Oct. 14 recommended approval of an ordinance change that would allow battery energy storage systems (BES) by‑right as an accessory use on solar fields that already have an approved conditional use permit. Staff said the change responds to recent state law (Senate Bill 443) that requires localities to allow certain energy storage uses on solar sites, and the recommended local draft would permit BES on solar fields while restricting stand‑alone battery facilities.
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