Floyd County commission begins process to draft BESS zoning rules as moratorium remains
Apr 13, 2026
The Floyd County Planning and Zoning Commission on April 13 began work to amend the county zoning ordinance to allow Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) while a moratorium on BESS development remains in effect; NIACOG staff sought input on setbacks, decommissioning, safety and public education.
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The Floyd County Planning and Zoning Commission on April 13 began a multi-step process to amend the county zoning ordinance to allow Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), with a moratorium on development still in place while the county drafts rules and educational outreach.
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