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Commissioners discuss setbacks, height limits and screening for commercial solar proposals
Summary
The Cherokee County Board held a workshop-style discussion on potential commercial solar regulations, considering setbacks, height restrictions, privacy screening and anti-glare measures; no ordinance or decision was adopted at the meeting.
The board discussed possible regulation frameworks for commercial solar developments, focusing on setback distances, maximum panel height, requirements for privacy screening and anti-glare measures. Commissioners and staff considered a range of regulatory options but did not vote on or adopt any ordinance during the Aug. 19 meeting.
County Counselor Jake Conard and commissioners exchanged views on standards that could balance solar development with neighbor protections. The minutes record a workshop-style conversation but no directive to staff to prepare specific ordinance language at this meeting.
