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Dorchester County Council adopts new solar zoning rules in 3-2 vote
Summary
The Dorchester County Council adopted Bill 2024-8 on Nov. 4, 2024, amending the zoning code to define and regulate accessory, small‑scale and utility‑scale solar energy systems. The measure passed on a 3–2 roll call after three residents spoke during the public hearing.
The Dorchester County Council adopted Bill No. 2024-8 on Nov. 4, 2024, a zoning amendment that defines and regulates accessory, small-scale and utility-scale solar energy systems and updates the Table of Permitted Uses by zoning district. The adoption followed a public hearing during which three residents commented on the proposal.
Irene Barnes, Executive Administrative Specialist, opened the hearing and described the ordinance’s purpose to provide definitions and permitting standards for solar energy systems under Chapter 155 (Zoning). Residents who spoke…
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