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Fulton County declares unincorporated areas off-limits to utility-scale wind and solar under SB 52
Summary
The Fulton County Board of Commissioners adopted a resolution March 10 declaring all unincorporated areas restricted for utility-scale wind and solar projects under Ohio's SB 52 (ORC 303.58), after the board recorded that required notices and a map had been posted in February. The motion passed 2-0.
Fulton County commissioners voted March 10 to declare all unincorporated areas of Fulton County restricted for utility-scale wind and solar projects under Senate Bill 52 (ORC 303.58).
Commissioner Jeff Rupp moved to adopt Resolution 2026-172, and Commissioner Joe Short seconded. The resolution states the board complied with SB 52's procedural notice requirements: a notice was publicly advertised on Feb. 9, 2026, a map of proposed restricted areas was mailed to and posted at county public libraries on Feb. 10, 2026 for at least 30 days, and notices were mailed to school districts, municipal corporations and township trustees at least 30 days before discussion. The motion passed 2-0 on the record.
The resolution cites ORC 303.58 and records Fulton County's action to prohibit construction of utility-scale wind or solar facilities in unincorporated areas. The transcript record does not include additional debate or statements from outside developers or other stakeholders during the session.
The resolution was adopted by recorded motion; the board did not specify next administrative steps in the session transcript beyond the declaration and the record of notice. Any project proposals or permit applications subject to the new local restriction would need to be evaluated in light of the county's declared restriction and applicable state law.
