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Planning commission forwards solar‑farm zoning amendment to County Commission
Summary
Commissioners voted to send a draft zoning resolution amendment addressing solar farms to the County Commission for consideration, aiming to add standards and protections for county interests.
The Coffee County Planning Commission voted to forward a proposed amendment to the county’s zoning resolution that would add requirements for solar farms, sending the language to the County Commission for consideration.
Commissioner Anna (last name not specified in transcript) and others described the draft amendment as comprehensive and intended to protect county interests and address visual and environmental impacts. Commissioners noted neighboring counties are also adopting or considering solar‑farm regulations and said the proposal is intended to discourage inappropriate large‑scale solar projects in agricultural areas.
Commissioner Laura moved to forward the draft zoning amendment to the full County Commission for their passage; a motion and second were recorded and the commission voted in favor. Commissioners emphasized that any final rules would be adopted by the elected County Commission.
