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Commissioners weigh targeted renewable-energy update versus comprehensive growth policy
Summary
Interstate Engineering advised Roosevelt County that a targeted update for renewable energy would cost an estimated $10,000–$20,000 but recommended a broader growth policy revision to address industrial land uses; commissioners were reminded that enforceable standards like setbacks require zoning ordinances.
At a special meeting Interstate Engineering lead planner Rachel Laqua told the commission that a targeted growth policy update focused on renewable energy (wind and solar) could be completed for an estimated $10,000–$20,000. Laqua recommended a more comprehensive update to the county growth policy to address large‑scale industrial uses broadly rather than limiting the scope to renewables.
Commissioners noted the county's existing oil production and discussed how future projects—such as a potential fertilizer plant—could affect land use and infrastructure. Laqua emphasized that a growth policy is advisory and that enforceable standards, including setbacks for energy developments, would require adoption of zoning ordinances.
