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Commission forwards solar and energy‑storage zoning amendments to county commissioners; vote 4‑0 with one abstention

5929525 · August 20, 2025
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Summary

The Planning and Zoning Commission voted to forward county code amendments on solar setbacks and a new section for front‑of‑meter energy storage devices to the Board of County Commissioners; the motion passed with four recorded yes votes and one abstention.

The Planning and Zoning Commission on Aug. 19 approved forwarding text amendments to the county code addressing solar facilities and a new section governing front‑of‑meter energy storage devices, with a recorded outcome of four yesses and one abstention.

What changed: Planning staff refined draft changes sent in advance to clarify terminology and requirements for siting and screening, added definitions for “behind the meter” and “front of the meter” storage, and distinguished…

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