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Huntersville planning staff backs changes to allow taller freestanding solar over parking, public hearing held
Summary
Planning staff recommended approval of a text amendment that would allow minor freestanding solar structures up to 14 feet tall above parking lots and permit screened freestanding solar in front yards of nonresidential properties; public comment supported solar over parking.
Planning staff presented a text amendment (TA‑25‑09) Aug. 5 that would modify Article 9.45 (Solar Energy Facilities) to expand where minor freestanding solar facilities may be sited and how tall they could be on nonresidential properties. A staff presenter (planning) said the proposal, submitted by Burker USA Corporation, would allow minor freestanding solar energy facilities up to 14 feet tall when placed over vehicular surface parking lots or ground‑level pedestrian…
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