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Planning commission tables battery ordinance, schedules work session and alerts to possible re‑advertising
Summary
After extensive technical questions and comment, the commission voted to table the BESS ordinance and asked staff and the zoning subcommittee to draft edits; the county attorney noted substantive post‑hearing changes could require re‑advertising and a second public hearing under Virginia law.
Following detailed presentations and questions on battery energy storage systems, the Surry County Planning Commission voted to table PC ordinance amendment 2024‑04 and requested a work session with staff and the zoning subcommittee to draft recommended changes. Commissioners asked staff to draft clarifying language on noise limits, combustible buffers, inspection and monitoring requirements, and potential revenue‑sharing language.
County Attorney (Miss Perkins) cautioned that if the planning commission closes the public hearing and later recommends substantive changes to the ordinance, state law may require re‑advertising and a second public hearing. Staff agreed to present revised language to the subcommittee and then return to the full commission with recommendations and a legal analysis on whether re‑advertisement is required.
