The Marshall County Commissioners again reviewed the amended solar ordinance at their meeting Monday morning.
Earlier this year, the commissioners placed a moratorium on solar farm developments more than 10 acres. Since then, a task force met and put forth recommendations for amendments to be considered by the Planning Commission. Several changes were made with more input from the commissioners. The commissioners wanted to the remove the allowance of solar farms on marginal agricultural soils, and allow solar farms on Brownfields and industrial-zoned property, include that the top soil shall be preserved on site and grading should be minimized to preserve the future viability of future planting, the contour of the property must be maintained, and make sure system components are 95 percent recyclable.
County Attorney Jim Clevenger said he reviewed the proposed changes approved by the Planning Commission and confirmed that all of the information included was what the commissioners asked to change in the ordinance.
The third reading will be considered at the next meeting on January 19.
