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Chester County planning director outlines solar-farm vision, says draft ordinance coming
Summary
Planning Director Jeremy Ward told council the county has approved five solar projects totaling 2,509 acres (about 0.66% of county land) and will present a draft ordinance addressing visual impact and tiered setbacks after offering a vision statement supporting solar on suitable rural land and brownfields.
Chester County Planning Director Jeremy Ward told the council at a March 9 workshop that the county supports landowners' ability to install solar on suitable rural land, brownfields and rooftops while prioritizing protections for neighbors.
Ward said county staff can legally site solar at the county airport under Federal Aviation Administration rules and noted, "about 20% of U.S. airports already have some sort of solar panels or…
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