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Council rescinds denial of solar land-use application, refers project back to planning commission with conditions
Summary
The council moved to rescind its Aug. 19, 2025 denial of an Enterprise Green Fig solar land-use application and directed staff to refer the project to the planning and zoning commission with guidance that solar installation be delayed until a minimum number of residential permits and certificates of occupancy are issued.
The Zion City Council voted to rescind its Aug. 19, 2025 denial of an Enterprise Green Fig solar land-use application and to refer the application back to the planning and zoning commission with staff guidance and conditions.
City Attorney Vasselli summarized the background: the earlier denial had occurred during a cooling-off period for a property that had been vacant for an extended time. Staff recommended referring the application back to the planning and zoning commission with directions that, among other things, a minimum number of residential building permits and certificates of occupancy be issued before solar development proceeds and that site detention be implemented consistent with staff direction.
Commission discussion focused on how many permits would be required; the attorney and staff said the planning and zoning commission would address a specific threshold at its upcoming meeting. Commissioner Frierson moved to rescind the denial and send the application back with staff recommendations; the motion was seconded and called for a roll call.
Outcome: the motion to rescind and refer was recorded and will proceed to the planning and zoning commission for further review and possible conditions on timing and sequencing of residential development and solar installation.
Next steps: Planning and zoning will consider the referral and specific thresholds; staff will prepare guidance for that meeting.
