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Lexington-Fayette County Council Passes Solar Zoning Amendment, a Win for Lower Bills & Climate Goals

The Amendment Will Open No Greater Than 1% of the County to Agrivoltaic Solar Projects LEXINGTON, Kentucky — On Thursday, the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council voted to pass a zoning ordinance text amendment (ZOTA) opening up no…

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The Amendment Will Open No Greater Than 1% of the County to Agrivoltaic Solar Projects LEXINGTON, Kentucky — On Thursday, the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council voted to pass a zoning ordinance text amendment (ZOTA) opening up no greater than one percent of Fayette County, including agriculturally zoned land, for large-scale solar development. Notably, the amendment also requires that all approved solar projects are agrivoltaic, enabling both farming and renewable energy production on one site. The amendment was fiercely championed by local Sierra Club members and supporters.

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