Star Valley Ranch council approves solar ordinance, 4-1 vote over pole-mounted systems
The council approved Ordinance 2025-04 to regulate solar systems, including provisions for pole-mounted arrays, on a 4-1 vote. Councilman Merrill opposed the inclusion of pole‑mounted systems; the ordinance establishes a permit review flow starting with the Town Building Official and appealing through the Planning Commission and Town Council.
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The Star Valley Ranch Town Council approved Ordinance 2025-04 (Title XV, Chapter 154) regulating solar systems in the town, including newly reincorporated rules for pole‑mounted systems. Councilman Ellis conducted the third reading and moved to approve the ordinance; Councilman Toolson seconded. The motion passed 4–1, with Councilman Bitter, Councilman Ellis, Councilman Toolson and Mayor Rok voting yes and Councilman Merrill voting no.
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