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Meeting Date: October 18, 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 approval of CA17-0009.
Summary:

Amendments to the Code of the County of Spotsylvania, Chapter 23, Zoning, to add defined terms related to Solar Energy Facilities,  add Special Uses Standards of Review for Solar Energy Facilities; and add Solar Energy Facility as a Special Use in the Agricultural 2 (A-2), Agricultural 3 (A-3), and Rural (Ru) zoning districts.

 

The definition of Solar Energy Facility has been amended since the first public hearing to:

 

"Solar Energy Facility” or “SEF” means a renewable energy facility that generates electricity from sunlight, consisting of one or more Photovoltaic Material (PVM) systems and other appurtenant structures and facilities within the boundaries of the site, and which is interconnected with the local transmission or distribution system for the purposes of wholesale electric generation. A Solar Energy Facility shall not include net metered solar energy systems installed in accordance with the Code of Virginia § 56-594.

 

Rural zoning has also been added as a zoning district where Solar Energy Facilities may be permitted with a Special Use Permit.
Committee/Commission Summary:
Review Date: Status:
Financial Impact: N/A
Staff Contacts: Patrick White, Planner III
Legal Counsel: Alexandra Spaulding, Senior Assistant County Attorney
Additional Background/Other Considerations: The County has received several inquiries from companies interested in establishing Solar Energy Facilities.
Consequence of Denial/Inaction: The Planning Commission recommendation will be presented to the Board of Supervisors.
 
ATTACHMENTS:
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Solar_Energy_Facilities_Ord_Final_for_Public_Hearing.pdf Draft Ordinance Ordinance