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Brown County approves solar-energy zoning amendment after public comment on size and setbacks
Summary
Brown County Commissioners approved two solar-energy resolutions, including a zoning amendment for solar-conversion projects, after public comment urged looser size limits and clearer neighbor-consent language. Commissioners said the measures can be amended and invited further public engagement.
Brown County Commissioners voted Nov. 26 to adopt two measures intended to govern commercial solar-energy conversion projects, approving Resolution 2025-19 (general police-power authority) and a zoning amendment (Resolution 2025-20) that sets conditions and limits for solar installations.
The actions followed extended public comment from Laura Portmeyer, who identified herself as an East of Fairview land steward and sheep grazer with more than 30 years in agriculture. Portmeyer told the commission she supports some solar development but urged changes to proposed limits, citing a county survey she said showed roughly two-thirds of respondents either supported industrial solar or were unsure. “So my asks are to reconsider the size…
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