Lancaster County planning commission tables proposed small‑scale solar code changes after public concern

Aug 22, 2025

The Lancaster County Planning Commission opened a public hearing on proposed revisions to the county Land Development Code that would redefine and set standards for small‑scale solar installations, then voted to table action pending legal review after public comments urged a special‑exception requirement for ground‑mounted systems.

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The Lancaster County Planning Commission opened a public hearing in August 2025 on proposed revisions to the Lancaster County, Va., Land Development Code that would change the definition and regulation of small‑scale solar installations, then voted to table action until the county attorney can advise whether ground‑mounted systems can be required to seek a special exception.

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