Public Hearings 7.
Regular Board of Supervisors Meeting
Development Services
- Meeting Date:
- 01/10/2023
- Title:
- R-22-04 (Solar Energy Power Plants) Zoning Amendment
- Submitted By:
- Christine McLachlan, Development Services
- Department:
- Development Services
Presentation:
PowerPoint
Recommendation:
Approve
Document Signatures:
BOS Signature Required
# of ORIGINALS
Submitted for Signature:
Submitted for Signature:
0
NAME
of PRESENTER:
of PRESENTER:
Christine McLachlan
TITLE
of PRESENTER:
of PRESENTER:
Planner II
Mandated Function?:
Not Mandated
Source of Mandate
or Basis for Support?:
or Basis for Support?:
Docket Number (If applicable):
R-22-04
Information
Agenda Item Text:
Adopt Zoning Ordinance 23-02 to approve Docket R-22-04 -Solar Energy Power Plants, an amendment to Section 1824 of the Cochise County Zoning Regulations.
Background:
This is a staff-initiated text amendment to section 1824 of the Zoning Regulations. Article 18 includes development standards for various land uses, Section 1824 specifically applies to solar energy power plants (SEPPs). SEPPs are utility-scale, non-residential solar projects that supply power to off-site consumers. They are considered permitted uses in Industry zoning districts and special uses in Rural and General Business zoning districts. There are several SEPP projects in operation in Cochise County, The changes proposed will update regulations, increase consistency among staff recommendations, and incorporate additional best practices into zoning. Also proposed are measures intended to limit County liability in cases of abandonment, damage, transfer/sale, cessation of use, and the end of the useful life of the SEPP.
On December 14, 2022, the Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously voted (7-0) to recommend approval of this amendment.
On December 14, 2022, the Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously voted (7-0) to recommend approval of this amendment.
Department's Next Steps (if approved):
The Zoning Regulations will be amended as noted, all future solar energy power plants proposals will be subject to these requirements.
Impact of NOT Approving/Alternatives:
The Zoning Regulations will remain unchanged.
To BOS Staff: Document Disposition/Follow-Up:
Email a signed and recorded copy of the ordinance to Christine McLachlan