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Council sends solar zoning amendment to planning commission after committee report, 11–4
Summary
The council voted 11–4 to send a proposed zoning ordinance text amendment on large-scale, ground-mounted solar to the planning commission for public hearing and to send rural-area text to the Rural Land Management Board and Environmental Commission for review; supporters framed the change as creating guardrails, opponents said it threatens prime farmland.
The Lexington Fayette Urban County Council on April 30 voted to send a proposed zoning ordinance text amendment (ZOTA) for solar energy systems to the planning commission for public review and hearing, following a General Government & Planning committee report. The referral passed by voice vote reflected a 6–4 committee recommendation and an 11–4 council tally in the meeting record.
Council member Sheehan, reporting the committee outcome, said the proposed language adds decommissioning standards, clearer definitions, dual‑use agricultural requirements and a…
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