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Residents urge 1‑mile setback as Iberia Parish hears competing views on solar ordinance
Summary
At a July 9 public hearing, dozens of residents urged the Iberia Parish Council to restrict industrial solar projects — many asking for a 1‑mile setback from homes — while developers cited new state law (Act 279 of 2025) and economic benefits and urged more modest local rules.
Dozens of residents told the Iberia Parish Council on July 9 they oppose siting industrial solar farms near homes and farms, and many urged the council to adopt a one‑mile setback in any final local ordinance.
"If an outright ban on solar projects is not possible in our parish, I ask that you move this ordinance forward," said Angela Scott of 319 Lucerne Drive, urging the council to require a one‑mile buffer to protect property values, limit noise and reduce fire and drainage risks. "Imagine all the homes within a one‑mile radius losing 6.9% of their value, at no fault of their own," she said, referring to a study she cited.
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