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Delaware County commissioners table solar zoning amendment after public debate and utility comments
Summary
The commissioners delayed action on Ordinance No. 2025-20, a proposed amendment to the county zoning code addressing utility-scale solar, after receiving public testimony and requests from American Electric Power for clarifications including property-value guarantee language; the board voted unanimously to table the measure for further revision.
Delaware County Commissioners on Sept. 15 voted to table Ordinance No. 2025-20, a proposed amendment to the county comprehensive zoning ordinance addressing large-scale solar energy, after commissioners said they want clearer language on property-value guarantees and to consider feedback from American Electric Power.
The proposal, introduced to the board earlier this month and reviewed by the county planning commission, prompted several speakers during the public-comment period and questions from commissioners about technical clarifications. Commissioner Richard Brand said he wanted "a clean copy of the clarification of the property value guarantee and consideration for American Electric Power's verifications" before moving forward.
The planning commission had previously voted in favor of a draft and provided the board with a recommendation;…
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