The Jefferson County Commission has scheduled a public hearing and possible vote on June 9 at 9:30 am for a proposed amendment to the zoning ordinance that would allow processing of applications for [“industrial scale”] solar energy facilities as a principal permitted use [“by-right”] in all areas of Jefferson County inside the Urban Growth Boundary and Preferred Growth Area noted in the current Comprehensive Plan. The proposed amendment would also allow processing of these facilities as a conditional use in all other areas of Jefferson County.
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There are two solar projects already approved by the WV Public Services Commission that are ready to submit applications pending the adoption of this amendment. The public hearing will be held online and at the Commission meeting room at 200 East Washington St, Charles Town (in the basement of the library – enter via the side door on North Samuel St).
By Staff Contributor