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Council opts out of new state solar‑farm siting rules, citing desire for local control
Summary
The council adopted a resolution (File 2025‑0390) opting out of certain state-level siting and permitting requirements for large‑scale solar projects under the 2025 legislative act, with council members saying they prefer to retain and possibly strengthen local ordinance provisions, including decommissioning requirements and setbacks.
Council adopted File 2025‑0390, a resolution opting Saint Charles Parish out of state‑level siting rules for large‑scale solar facilities created by the 2025 legislative session (the act and LRS sections were read into the record). Council members, including…
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