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Commission reviews proposed zoning changes for power generation, battery storage and other uses; schedules follow‑up
Summary
Commissioners began a detailed review of proposed zoning amendments addressing large‑ and small‑scale renewable energy, battery energy storage systems (BESS), agrivoltaics incentives, PPA timelines, decommissioning securities, and new use designations for natural medicine and massage businesses; the hearing will continue with workshops and written comments and a special follow‑up was scheduled.
The Planning Commission opened a lengthy public hearing Feb. 27 on a draft zoning regulations amendment that would change how Montrose County classifies and permits power‑generation projects and add new use and definition language for other activities.
Key elements staff described include: categorizing large‑scale renewable energy facilities (those with capacity above roughly 5 megawatts) as special‑use projects; creating a separate small‑scale solar category (1–5 megawatts) that would be a permitted site development in certain districts; explicitly identifying standalone battery energy storage systems (BESS) and treating standalone BESS as requiring a special use permit unless accessory to a…
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