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Lewiston board schedules public hearing on Local Law No. 3 to restrict utility‑scale solar siting
Summary
The Town Board introduced Local Law No. 3 of 2024 to amend zoning rules for utility‑scale solar — narrowing where projects can locate, strengthening screening, requiring commissioning bonds and host community agreements — and set a public hearing for July 22, 2024 at 6 p.m.
The Lewiston Town Board voted on June 24 to place Local Law No. 3 of 2024 on the agenda for a public hearing July 22, 2024. The proposed local law would amend zoning rules for utility‑scale solar projects to restrict allowable locations, require improved screening, and require host community agreements and commissioning bonds to give the town stronger enforcement tools.
Supervisor Broadrick described the measure as a response to a previously imposed moratorium and said the amendment aims to give the town more authority over long‑term maintenance and complaints, including requiring applicants to enter host community agreements that can trigger town review for violations.
Board members agreed to post the draft online prior to the hearing. The introduction was procedural — the board did not vote on the law itself but approved placing the measure on the July 22 agenda and scheduling a public hearing.
What’s next: a public hearing will be held July 22 at 6:00 p.m.; the board will consider public comment before any vote on the local law.
