County planners approve tighter solar regulations

New rules follow 2-1/2 yr. moratorium on filing apps for new solar systems

Above is a screenshot of the portion of Hamilton County’s updated regulations for commercial solar systems which deals with setbacks for classes 2-4.
Above is a screenshot of the portion of Hamilton County’s updated regulations for commercial solar systems which deals with setbacks for classes 2-4.

Just days ahead of the end of a county commission moratorium on filing for large-scale solar power project permits, the Hamilton County Joint Planning and Zoning Commission last Tuesday night approved updated commercial solar regulations. The rules are part of the county’s zoning regulations and comprehensive plan and a public hearing on the matter drew a crowd of about 15 local individuals to eit…