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Shawnee County planning staff recommends town hall on proposed solar regulations; commission agrees to schedule public meeting

5732096 · September 9, 2025
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Planning staff proposed a public town-hall meeting on draft solar-energy conversion regulations — including floodplain guidance, fire-access spacing and setbacks from waterways — to solicit public input before a formal public hearing; commissioners endorsed holding a town-hall on Oct. 13 and discussed time limits for speakers.

Shawnee County planning staff recommended a public town-hall meeting to gather input on proposed regulations for large-scale solar energy conversion systems, and the Planning Commission agreed to hold a public meeting as part of the review process.

Staff summarized outreach to county departments, fire chiefs and municipal planning staff and noted comments received on several subjects: which floodplain zones should be…

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