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Marion County tables proposed ban on large commercial solar, asks planning staff for more study

Marion County Commission · March 23, 2026
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Summary

Facing concerns about agricultural impacts and township coverage, commissioners voted to table a proposed countywide ban on large-scale commercial solar in unincorporated Marion County and asked planning and zoning to research options and public input over the next six months.

Marion County commissioners on March 30 tabled a proposed resolution that would have banned large-scale commercial solar facilities in unincorporated parts of the county and asked planning and zoning to develop guidance and gather public input.

Commissioners debated whether a population-density threshold or a township list should…

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