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Board adopts zoning changes to implement state solar law updates
Summary
Dinwiddie County approved zoning text amendments (A-26-1) to update local regulations affecting solar photovoltaic projects, with two technical corrections noted by the county attorney and reference to House Bill 711 limiting local flexibility.
The Dinwiddie County Board of Supervisors on June 16 adopted Zoning Ordinance amendments A-26-1 to update local rules for solar photovoltaic projects and align county code with recent changes in state law.
Assistant Director Matthew Culbreath presented the proposed text amendments. County Attorney Tyler Southall noted two technical corrections: the Board could set an effective date of June 30, 2026 (to prevent the ordinance taking effect before July 1), and the ordinance introduction should read "Be it ordained by the Board of Supervisors of Dinwiddie County, Virginia" rather than language left over from the Planning Commission. Southall also referenced House Bill 711, which he said "gives localities very little flexibility in how they implement the ordinance." With no public comment, the Board moved to approve the amendments; the motion, read by Dr. Moore and seconded by Mr. Lee, carried 5–0.
The amendments were presented as a compliance update; detailed changes are recorded in the ordinance text filed with the clerk.
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