Commission sends Wind and Solar Ordinance back to Planning and Zoning after divided vote
Apr 21, 2026
Apr 21, 2026
The Traverse County Commission voted 3–2 to refer its Wind and Solar Ordinance back to the Planning and Zoning Committee after staff and a developer flagged provisions needing refinement; two commissioners opposed the referral.
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The Traverse County Commission voted April 21 to send the county's Wind and Solar Ordinance back to the Planning and Zoning Committee for further review. Mark Gail moved for the referral and Chad Metz seconded; the motion passed 3–2 with Dwight Nelson and Kayla Schmidt opposed.
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