Yakima County commissioners extend moratorium on large-scale solar projects

Jan 28, 2025

After a public hearing that drew farmers and residents, the Board of Yakima County Commissioners voted unanimously to extend a moratorium on moderate- to large-scale solar facilities in unincorporated Yakima County while county planners develop zoning rules.

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The Board of Yakima County Commissioners on Jan. 28, 2025, voted to continue a moratorium prohibiting the establishment and operation of moderate- to large-scale solar facilities in the unincorporated areas of Yakima County. The board adopted the extension by unanimous voice vote after a public hearing and a period of deliberation.

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