Commission backs forwarding solar text amendment, discusses emergency response plan

Aug 7, 2025

The Planning Commission recommended forwarding Ordinance No. 05-2025, a text amendment to allow structure‑mounted solar in the I‑1 zone, to the Board of Supervisors with conditions; staff and the solicitor supported adding emergency‑response and EMS training as possible Board conditions under conditional‑use review.

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Mr. Cory Dillinger, of MLP‑Law, presented the proposed text amendment (Ordinance No. 05-2025/R2025-1) and summarized solicitor and staff revisions since the July 3 meeting. Mr. Scott Maldonado, Lead Land Specialist, told the commission the "biggest change was structure mounted solar farms on existing buildings."

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