Bill > HB05192

This bill amends existing state statutes to require that all nonresidential solar photovoltaic systems (large-scale solar farms or solar energy installations not located on residential properties) must adhere to local municipal planning and zoning regulations, as well as the specific municipality's plan of conservation and development. By mandating compliance with local rules, the bill ensures that solar farms cannot bypass community-level land use guidelines and must integrate appropriately with the existing landscape and development plans of the specific town or city where they are being constructed. This provision gives local governments more control over how and where large solar installations are developed, potentially addressing concerns about visual impact, land use, environmental considerations, and community aesthetic preferences.

Housing and Urban Affairs

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