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HB 655 Solar photovoltaic projects; special exceptions for any project.

Introduced by: Steve E. Heretick | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles | history

SUMMARY AS PASSED:

Special exception for solar photovoltaic projects. Authorizes a locality to include reasonable regulations and provisions in its zoning ordinance for a special exception for any solar photovoltaic (electric energy) project. The bill authorizes the governing body of such locality to grant a condition that includes (i) dedication of real property of substantial value or (ii) substantial cash payments for or construction of substantial public improvements, the need for which is not generated solely by the granting of a conditional use permit, so long as such proffered conditions are reasonably related to the project. This bill is identical to SB 870.

SUMMARY AS PASSED HOUSE:

Conditional zoning for solar photovoltaic projects. Authorizes a locality to include reasonable regulations and provisions for conditional zoning for solar photovoltaic (electric energy) projects of more than five megawatts, as measured in alternating current (AC) generation capacity. The bill authorizes the governing body of such locality to accept a proffered condition that includes (i) dedication of real property of substantial value or (ii) substantial cash payments for or construction of substantial public improvements, the need for which is not generated solely by the granting of a conditional use permit or a rezoning itself, so long as such proffered conditions are reasonably related to the project.

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Conditional zoning for solar photovoltaic projects. Authorizes any locality with a planning commission to include reasonable regulations and provisions for conditional zoning for solar photovoltaic (electric energy) projects of more than five megawatts, as measured in alternating current (AC) generation capacity. The bill authorizes the governing body of such locality to accept a proffered condition that includes (i) dedication of real property of substantial value or (ii) substantial cash payments for or construction of substantial public improvements, the need for which is not generated solely by the granting of a conditional use permit or a rezoning itself, so long as such proffered conditions are reasonably related to the project. The bill also authorizes a zoning ordinance to include reasonable regulations to implement certain provisions related to conditional proffers.