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Council reviews new zoning for large ground‑mounted solar, sets 10‑acre minimum
Summary
Councilors reviewed a new zoning ordinance that would restrict principal ground‑mounted solar to open‑space districts with a 10‑acre minimum and include provisions for setbacks, permitting and roof/wall‑mounted systems; staff said prior zoning applications would not be affected.
Sunbury City Council members reviewed a proposed zoning ordinance that would regulate principal ground‑mounted solar energy systems, limit such systems to the city's open‑space zoning district and establish a minimum lot size of 10 acres for principal, ground‑mounted installations.
Staff described the draft as a new zoning ordinance rather than an amendment to an existing section. The ordinance as discussed would set rules on setbacks, permit requirements, minimum lot sizes and other standards for principal solar systems; roof‑ and wall‑mounted systems were described in the draft as…
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