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Planning & Zoning recommends renewable-energy ordinance with acreage thresholds
Summary
Commissioners recommended a drafted renewable energy ordinance and clarified acreage thresholds for project levels (level 0 <1 acre; level 1 = 1–5 acres; level 2 = 5–20; level 3 >20) and formatting edits before sending it to town council.
The Bluff Planning & Zoning Commission voted Dec. 4 to recommend a revised renewable‑energy ordinance to the Bluff Town Council after discussing formatting, chart presentation and acreage bands that define project levels.
Commissioners and staff reviewed a redline that adjusted level thresholds and agreed on a simplified set: level 0 for less than 1 acre, level 1 for 1–5 acres, level 2 for 5–20 acres and level 3 for projects larger than 20 acres. Members discussed creating an accessible chart with supplemental descriptive text for readers and screen‑reader users. Minor editorial issues (capitalization and chart formatting) were noted for staff to clean up prior to council review.
After discussion, a motion to recommend the draft as presented passed by voice vote. The commission did not attach substantive amendments to the recommendation but asked staff to ensure the final packet includes a clear chart and accessible descriptions.
