Normal council amends zoning code to regulate battery energy storage systems

Jun 15, 2026

Council approved an ordinance amending the Town of Normal zoning code to address battery energy storage systems, after staff said tax revenue effects were uncertain and maintenance costs could occur; the ordinance passed with one abstention.

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The Town of Normal on June 10 approved an ordinance amending several sections of the municipal zoning code to regulate battery energy storage systems.

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