Planning commission denies current solar text amendments, asks board for more time

Aug 12, 2026

Botetourt County planning commissioners unanimously recommended denial of the current draft solar zoning text and requested an extension to coordinate ordinance changes with comprehensive‑plan updates and additional review, citing state code changes and the need for more community input.

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The Botetourt County Planning Commission voted unanimously on Aug. 10 to recommend denial of the draft solar text amendments and to ask the Board of Supervisors for more time to review both the zoning ordinance changes and related comprehensive‑plan updates.

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