Commission weighs 8.5‑acre cap on 'large' solar projects
Commissioners debated defining 'large‑scale' solar as not to exceed 8.5 acres — a proposal supporters said would limit mass projects, while opponents (and a public commenter) warned it could push projects onto prime farmland and unduly restrict farmers' options.
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Commissioners discussed adding an explicit size cap to the ordinance, with one member proposing that a 'large-scale' solar farm should not exceed 8.5 acres. The proposal was framed as an effort to avoid very large developments; supporters said 8.5 acres aligned with earlier AEP discussions and would protect scenic and agricultural character.
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