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Surry County adopts updated solar ordinance with grandfathering clause
Summary
The Surry County Board of Supervisors approved an update to the countysolar ordinance that adds application requirements and performance standards, sets a 7% parcel cap, and allows the board to grant waivers; the board also included a grandfathering clause for projects already in progress.
The Surry County Board of Supervisors on an affirmative vote approved amendments to the countysolar ordinance (Ordinance 2025-01), adding new application requirements and performance standards and including a grandfathering clause for projects already in the review pipeline.
The ordinance implements changes recommended in SurryCountystaff and the planning commissionand is intended to align the zoning code with the countycomprehensive plan adopted in 2023. Planning staff said the update organizes existing rules, requires additional application materials and establishes performance-based standards including setbacks, buffers, a project liaison, independent engineering review, and construction bonding.
Wayne Wade, Surry County planning director, told the board the amendment reorganizes and tightens requirements: "We're placing new requirements in the application, adding areas to project narrative, concept development plan,…
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