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Meeting Date: September 6, 2017
Title: CA17-0009: Ordinance 23-173 - Solar Energy Facilities
Type: Action, Public Hearing, Ordinance, Power Point Presentation
Agenda Title: CA17-0009: Ordinance 23-173 - Solar Energy Facilities
Recommendation:

Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve CA17-0009: Ordinance 23-173 - Solar Energy Facilities.
Summary:

Currently, a Solar Energy Facility would only be allowed via Special Use Permit within the I-2 zoning district due to it use meeting the definition of a Public utility, heavy. 

 

This amendment separates Solar Energy Facilities into their own defined land use, allows them to be permitted via Special Use Permit in the A-2 and A-3 zoning districts, and sets minimum standards. 
Committee/Commission Summary:
Review Date: Status:
Financial Impact:
Staff Contacts: Patrick White, Planner III
Legal Counsel: Alexandra Spaulding, Senior Assistant County Attorney
Additional Background/Other Considerations:

The county has had multiple inquiries regarding potential solar energy facility development.

 
Consequence of Denial/Inaction: The Planning Commission's recommendation will be presented to the Board of Supervisors. 
 
ATTACHMENTS:
Name: Description: Type:
Solar_Energy_Facilities_Ord_08212017.docx Ord 23-173 - Solar Energy Facilities Ordinance
Solar_Energy_Facilities_PPT.pdf Powerpoint Presentation Presentation