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Westfield extends moratorium on commercial solar facilities to Aug. 31, 2026
Summary
The Town Board adopted Local Law No.3 to continue a moratorium on commercial solar facilities for one year, citing the need for a comprehensive zoning review and classifying the extension as a Type II SEQRA action.
On Aug. 6, 2025 the Town Board adopted Local Law No.3 of 2025 to extend the moratorium on processing and approval of new commercial solar energy facility applications for one year, to Aug. 31, 2026. Councilmember James Herbert introduced the resolution and the board voted unanimously among those present.
The resolution cites the earlier Local Law No.2 of 2024 that established the prior moratorium and states the extension will allow the board time to complete a comprehensive review of the Town Zoning Law related to commercial solar facilities. The board classified the action as a Type II under SEQRA and included severability and suspension provisions for inconsistent local laws during the moratorium period.
No public comments were recorded during the hearing and the board directed staff to complete review efforts during the extension period.
