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Lexington seeks SolSmart gold for rooftop solar; zoning text amendment awaits committee review
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Jada Walker Griggs, program manager senior for sustainability, told the planning commission the city is pursuing SolSmart gold certification for its rooftop-solar policies and permitting and expects to submit a zoning text amendment to committee on July 1.
Jada Walker Griggs, program manager senior for sustainability in Lexington’s Division of Environmental Services, told the planning commission on May 29 that the city is pursuing SolSmart certification — a Department of Energy-supported recognition for local solar best practices — and is aiming for gold-level recognition once a zoning ordinance text amendment is finalized.
Griggs said SolSmart measures local government practices across categories including permitting and inspection, planning and zoning, government operations, market development and community engagement. She said Lexington has…
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