Brunswick County board approves amendment tightening safety requirements for utility‑scale solar
After a public hearing with strong resident safety concerns, the Brunswick County Board of Supervisors approved Ordinance Amendment Case No. 24‑020 to amend Article 23 (Solar Facilities) to require utility‑scale solar projects to comply with specified environmental and safety standards under the Code of Virginia.
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At its January meeting, the Brunswick County Board of Supervisors approved Ordinance Amendment Case No. 24‑020, which amends Article 23 (Solar Facilities) of the county zoning ordinance to require cooperative‑scale and utility‑scale solar facilities to comply with environmental protection and safety standards referenced in the Code of Virginia, including Va. Code § 15.2‑2286(a)(13).
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