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Wausau staff says city’s zoning is largely solar-friendly in SolSmart review; suggests adding a purpose statement
Summary
City staff summarized a SolSmart zoning review that found Wausau largely supportive of solar installations but recommended adding a purpose statement to zoning or the comp plan; next step is a SolSmart application and a comp plan update in 2027.
City planning staff summarized a SolSmart zoning review to the Planning Commission on Sept. 16, reporting that Wausau’s zoning code is broadly favorable to rooftop and ground-mounted solar but that the city could improve by adding a purpose statement to its zoning or comp plan language.
Carrie Edmondson, city planning staff, said SolSmart—an external designation similar to Bicycle Friendly Community or Tree City USA—benchmarks communities on permitting, planning and…
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