- Setbacks of a solar field shall be 200 feet from all non-participating property lines. No exceptions, including property separated by roads. A 200 feet setback will also be in effect for schools, churches and residential zoning districts.
- Setbacks of a solar field shall be 500 feet from all non-participating residences. No exceptions will be made unless both property owners sign a waiver.
- Variances will be allowed to be made in agreements between the property owners and the developers.
- All wording regarding the size of a parcel of property should be taken out.
No changes were requested by the commissioners for the recommended 500 feet setback for a substation. There will also be no charges to the one-half mile setback from any city or town’s corporate boundaries.
While the county plan commission may consider the matter when they meet next on Nov. 9, city/county planning director Jeff Bergman said the commission may want to schedule a separate meeting because it is required to have a public hearing.
For more on this story, see Tuesday’s Republic.