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Queenstown planning commission recommends zoning changes to comply with Maryland Brighter Tomorrow Act
Summary
The Planning Commission recommended a zoning ordinance amendment to implement the Maryland Brighter Tomorrow Act, including use of Solar APP+ or similar permitting software; Town Attorney Lyndsey Ryan drafted a proposed ordinance for commissioners to review before possible introduction.
The Queenstown Planning Commission recommended that the town amend its zoning ordinance to comply with the Maryland Brighter Tomorrow Act, including adoption of Solar APP+ or a comparable permitting software, commissioners were told on Sept. 10.
Town Attorney Lyndsey Ryan drafted an ordinance for possible introduction and review. Commissioners requested time to review information on the Brighter Tomorrow Act before moving forward with any ordinance changes.
Why it matters: The Brighter Tomorrow Act sets Maryland-level requirements related to solar permitting and siting that may require local zoning changes; adopting a permitting platform such as Solar APP+ is intended to streamline permitting and ensure state compliance.
What happens next: Commissioners will review the drafted ordinance and additional materials on the Brighter Tomorrow Act before deciding whether to introduce the amendment at a future meeting.
Source: Planning Commission recommendation and Town Attorney Lyndsey Ryan’s draft ordinance (SEG 004).
