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Prince Edward supervisors to seek public feedback on comp-plan land-use chapter with stricter siting guidance for solar, nuclear and battery storage
Summary
Staff reported the county's comprehensive-plan update is nearing completion and proposed community open houses before further planning-commission work; new draft language tightens siting guidelines for utility-scale solar, nuclear and battery storage facilities.
Prince Edward County staff told the Board of Supervisors that the county's comprehensive-plan update is moving toward public review and recommended holding community open houses before reconvening with the planning commission.
Staff said draft chapters were prepared using community input from an online survey, two community workshops and six focus groups. The land-use chapter is in its final review stage and includes new, more prescriptive language about siting utility-scale solar, nuclear and battery storage facilities. Proposed draft guidelines would, among other…
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