Board asks land-use committee to study larger solar arrays
Summary
After hearing initial questions about solar arrays that would produce energy for sale (solar farms), the board voted to refer the matter to the land-use steering committee to study potential zoning language and siting rules.
County planners raised early inquiries about larger solar arrays that would not be accessory to a residence but would be siting and zoning questions for farmland parcels. Miss Marshall said some parties have expressed interest in arrays that would produce electricity to sell back to utilities rather than for strictly on-site use, and asked whether the board wanted the land-use steering committee or planning commission to research regulatory options.
A motion to refer the issue to the land-use steering committee passed unanimously. Several supervisors said they expected interest in the subject would grow and that committee study would help the board prepare appropriate standards before receiving permit applications.
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