Commission continues work on ordinance updates; staff flags Land Use Chart terminology changes for Chapter 7

Apr 27, 2026

Staff and commissioners discussed recently published Ordinance Chapters 7 and 11 and ongoing work on an energy ordinance covering BESS and solar; staff said Land Use Charts will need updates to change 'Special Use' to 'Conditional Use' under Chapter 7.

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At the April 27 meeting staff and commissioners reviewed recently published ordinance Chapters 7 and 11 and continued discussion of an energy ordinance covering battery energy storage systems (BESS) and utility‑scale solar. Administrator Kacie Buhler said the Board of County Commissioners still plans work sessions but no date has been scheduled; the Commission will continue its research and provide input to the Board.

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