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Dauphin County planning commissioners oppose Washington Township change that would restrict solar to industrial zones
Summary
The Dauphin County Planning Commission voted to oppose a Washington Township zoning amendment that would remove the ability to place solar in agricultural districts and instead allow it only in an industrial zone; commissioners asked staff to send a letter explaining their concern about limiting farmer income options.
The Dauphin County Planning Commission voted to oppose a Washington Township zoning amendment that would remove allowance for ground‑mounted solar in agricultural districts and limit solar development to an industrial zoning district.
Commissioner John Kirschner moved that the commission not support the township change; Mary Geiske seconded and the motion carried by voice vote. Staff said it would draft and send the commission’s comment letter to…
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