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Davenport council pushes solar farm zoning debate to next week, seeks citywide map and legal guidance
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Aldermen on the Davenport City Council Committee of the Whole left the proposed zoning changes for utility‑scale solar farms and a proposed moratorium extension open for further discussion after asking for more mapping and legal detail.
Aldermen on the Davenport City Council Committee of the Whole left the proposed zoning changes for utility‑scale solar farms and a proposed moratorium extension open for further discussion after asking for more mapping and legal detail.
At the meeting Nov. 5, Alderman Gripp opened the public hearing on ORD25-02, described in the agenda as "a request of the City of Davenport to amend Title 17 (zoning) regarding solar farms as a principal use and freestanding solar panels as an accessory use." With no members of the public present to comment, the public hearing was closed and the item remained on the discussion list rather than moving to final consideration.
Alderman McGinnis, who said staff had worked "very…
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