A public hearing has been scheduled for March 21 in regards to recommended changes to the Fayette County Zoning resolution in relation to solar energy systems.
Solar energy systems, according to the proposed changes to the resolution, are “the components and subsystems required to convert solar energy into electric or thermal energy, including all equipment and accessory buildings. For purposes of this zoning resolution, a solar energy system shall be considered a permanent structure treated similarly to a building.”
According to Greg McCune of the Fayette County Zoning Department, adding the proposed changes to the resolution will not automatically allow any company to come into Fayette and build a solar energy system.
The new language, if added, would give general guidelines for companies that would be interested in coming into the county. These guidelines are the beginning…
Solar energy systems public hearing to be held
