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Princess City Solar seeks zoning guidance from Calhoun County; no decision made
Summary
Princess City Solar representatives met with the Calhoun County Board of Supervisors to discuss possible zoning requirements and review of ordinances from other counties; the board agreed to gather information and said MIDAS would be contacted for drafting assistance. No ordinance or formal action was taken.
Ben Metcalf, vice president of development for Princess City Solar, met with the Calhoun County Board of Supervisors on Oct. 28, 2025 to seek guidance on local zoning and ordinance options for a proposed solar project. The discussion focused on whether the county should adopt specific zoning requirements and on examples of ordinances used in other counties.
Richard Hall, the county’s E911/EMA coordinator and zoning administrator, participated in the conversation and discussed technical and procedural considerations for local ordinance development. Metcalf said the company would review ordinances from other counties and that staff would contact MIDAS for assistance in drafting a local ordinance. The transcript does not specify what MIDAS represents or what timeline the company expects for a formal application.
The board did not take any formal action or introduce a draft ordinance during the meeting. Supervisors said they wanted additional information before making regulatory changes; no vote occurred on zoning changes at this session.
Next steps recorded in the meeting: company representatives and county staff will pursue examples of ordinances and consult MIDAS to inform any future proposal. No date was set for further consideration.
