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Board hears revisions to ground‑mounted solar rules; members favor special-use review and screening
Summary
The Zoning Board held a public hearing on proposed changes to rules for ground-mounted solar energy systems, including special-use permitting for residential installations and standards for lot size, setback and maximum height; members directed staff to add clearer screening requirements.
The Zoning Board of Appeals conducted a public hearing Nov. 13 on draft amendments governing ground-mounted solar energy collection systems in the Village of Roscoe. Staff presented changes aimed at clarifying allowed locations, height limits and screening requirements for residential systems.
Key elements of the draft - Clarify that provisions apply to freestanding, ground-mounted solar systems (not roof-mounted panels). - Allow ground-mounted systems on parcels larger than 2.5 acres…
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