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Star Valley Ranch to revisit solar ordinance after review of Wyoming Solar Rights Act
Summary
Mayor Rok told the Council the town should update its solar ordinance to comply with the Wyoming Solar Rights Act, including reconsideration of pole-mounted systems; Planning Commission recommendations have been forwarded to the Council-building officials review will be part of the permitting process.
Mayor Rok told the Town Council the town must revisit its solar ordinance after a review of the Wyoming Solar Rights Act, which she said prevents local governments from prohibiting solar-energy systems. The Mayor specifically recommended reconsidering language that affects pole-mounted systems.
Councilman Ellis said the Planning Commission discussed ideas and incorporated several into an updated version of the ordinance now before the Town Council. The recommended process is for building officials to review proposed installations and for applications to proceed through the Planning Commission; applicants denied by the Planning Commission would have the right to appeal to the Town Council.
The Council did not take final action on the ordinance during the work session; the item remains under review. Council members asked staff to route the draft to building officials and the Planning Commission for technical review and to ensure proposed language aligns with state law.
