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Council defers solar energy zoning changes after public opposition and pending state rule changes
Summary
After public testimony opposing proposed county solar regulations, the Dorchester County Council deferred action on Bill No. 2024‑2 until the Maryland General Assembly completes its April deliberations; Planning & Zoning Director said state changes could affect the county measure.
Dorchester County Council on March 5 held a public hearing on Bill No. 2024‑2, a proposed rewrite of county zoning to define and regulate community, large, medium and small‑scale solar energy systems, and agreed to defer action pending expected state rule changes.
Planning & Zoning Director Susan Webb told the council the State of Maryland is poised to revise…
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