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Tazewell County planners recommend approval of two 2.5‑MW solar farms with fencing, screening and decommissioning conditions
Summary
The Planning Commission recommended approval of special-use permits for two 2.5‑megawatt commercial solar farms (cases 2509 S and 2510 S), attaching conditions on fencing, vegetative screening, maintenance, contact information and a decommissioning plan; recommendations go to the county board for final action.
The Tazewell County Planning Commission voted to recommend approval of special‑use permits for two 2.5‑megawatt commercial solar farms (cases 2509 S and 2510 S), attaching conditions on fencing, vegetation screening, maintenance, contact information and a decommissioning plan.
Commissioners and staff described the conditions attached to the recommendation: a perimeter fence meeting specified height requirements (participants discussed a 7‑foot fence), chain‑link with steel posts, and vegetative screening using evergreen species such as pine planted at 3…
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