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Scott County adopts countywide solar ordinance to regulate utility-scale and small projects
Summary
The Scott County Board of Supervisors voted to adopt amendments to the county zoning ordinance adding definitions and rules for small and utility-scale solar generation facilities, creating a countywide permitting path and community engagement requirements for future projects.
The Scott County Board of Supervisors voted to adopt countywide amendments to the zoning ordinance that add definitions and regulations for small and utility-scale solar generation facilities.
The ordinance, drafted to apply across the entire county, establishes permit and setback standards, decommissioning rules and a requirement for community meetings before projects proceed to the planning commission. Ben Wilson of Energy Right, a Roanoke-based nonprofit, told the board the measure strikes a balance…
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