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Hart County extends solar development moratorium for 90 days
Summary
The Hart County Board of Commissioners voted 5-0 to extend a temporary moratorium on solar development for 90 days to allow staff and commissioners more time to review policy and zoning implications.
The Hart County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a 90-day extension of an existing solar moratorium to give the county more time to evaluate land-use and permitting rules related to solar projects.
The chair noted the moratorium was due to expire on Jan. 4 and asked for a motion to extend. Commissioners discussed alternatives — including a 12-month extension and the board’s normal 90-day practice — and settled on a 90-day extension. Commissioner Teasley moved to extend the moratorium for 90 days; Commissioner Bennett seconded and the motion passed 5-0.
Why it matters: Commissioners said the extension will provide time to refine county policy and ensure consistent treatment of applications, particularly with regard to density, infrastructure impact and permitting language. The moratorium is administrative and temporary; it pauses new solar permitting while staff and the commission consider potential ordinance or procedural changes.
Next steps: The extension takes immediate effect and staff will continue to review the county’s permitting language and any clarifications needed for future solar project applications. The board did not adopt new ordinance text during this meeting.
