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State law prevents Deep Creek zoning board from ruling on proposed solar project
Summary
Planning staff told the Deep Creek Watershed Board of Zoning Appeals that state law preempts county review of solar energy generating facilities; the board heard an informational presentation from developers but took no formal action.
The Deep Creek Watershed Board of Zoning Appeals in Garrett County heard an informational presentation on a proposed solar energy generating facility but did not rule on the project after county staff said state law removes the board's authority to deny such sites.
Chad Fike, of the planning and permits office, told the board that the item before them was a special exception for a solar energy generating facility and that state law restricts local regulation. “We cannot deny site development plans for solar energy generating stations,” Fike said. He added that the county must expedite review and process…
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