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Board agrees to place proposed battery and solar zoning laws on next agenda; public hearings to follow
Summary
After extended discussion on setbacks, safety testing and zoning structure for battery energy storage and solar projects, the Grand Island Town Board voted to place draft battery and revised solar laws on the next agenda for referral to the planning board and public hearings.
The Grand Island Town Board agreed to place draft battery-storage and revised solar regulations on its next agenda for referral to the planning board and eventual public hearings after an extended Q&A about safety standards, setbacks and infrastructure limits.
Bridget, who presented the draft language to the board, summarized zoning elements and technical requirements and sought the board’s feedback on whether to allow battery energy storage via existing zoning rules or to create an overlay district for renewable energy. “The main … things that I’m looking for feedback from you guys is where do you want them and how far back do you want them,” Bridget said, describing proposed setbacks between 100 and 200 feet for battery units depending on district and use.
The proposed battery law carried multiple technical…
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