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Washington County adopts recodified solar zoning ordinance with slope and decommissioning language
Summary
The Board of Supervisors voted 5-0 to recodify county zoning for solar energy projects to reflect recent state law and local edits, including new language on wetlands, fire suppression and slope limits recommended by local planners and residents.
The Washington County Board of Supervisors unanimously adopted an ordinance recodifying zoning rules for solar energy projects on June 11, updating county code sections to align with recent state law and local planning commission recommendations.
County Attorney Brandon Snodgrass told the board the recodification updates sections 60‑61240 through 60‑61270 and incorporates Virginia General Assembly changes on siting agreements, decommissioning plans, required surety bonds and options to assess taxes on generation. "Planning commission recommended ordinance 6‑0," he said, and staff…
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