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Lee County tables wind, solar and energy‑storage ordinance changes amid decommissioning and road‑use concerns
Summary
Lee County planning staff presented amendments to wind, solar and energy‑storage performance standards required by state law; commissioners raised questions about a road‑use consulting fund, vegetative screening, drainage/tile repairs, decommissioning timelines and environmental surveys and voted to table all three petitions for further legal review.
The Lee County Regional Planning Commission on April 6 heard detailed draft amendments to county wind, solar and energy‑storage rules, then voted to table the three petitions so staff can consult the state's attorney and refine language addressing road impacts, screening, drainage and decommissioning.
Staff said the three petitions (26 PC‑86 wind, PC‑87 solar, PC‑88 energy storage systems) were drafted to comply with state statutes and Public Act 104‑0458. The zoning administrator told the commission the drafts included added definitions and administrative clarifications; the most significant policy points under debate were a consulting fund for road use, vegetative‑screening/payment options for non‑participating landowners and protections around decommissioning and environmental review for energy storage systems.
On road impacts, staff said the county has used a consulting fund in wind projects since…
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