Crook County opens public process on possible temporary moratorium for large solar farms
Jun 4, 2026
Commissioners directed staff to prepare notices and documents to begin hearings on a possible temporary moratorium for commercial photovoltaic facilities and separate interim wildlife protections tied to the county’s Goal 5 inventory update. The board also discussed legal risks, DLCD notice timelines and possible appeals.
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The Crook County Board of Commissioners voted to direct staff to prepare notices and documents to begin public hearings on a possible temporary moratorium on commercial photovoltaic (solar) facilities and, separately, interim protections tied to the county’s Goal 5 inventory update.
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