Shelby County Commissioners approve 6-month moratorium on solar project applications

Tuesday, August 1, 2023 at 8:26 AM

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Shelby County government will take another look at the future of solar industrial farms.

Six months is now in place before another application will be considered. Commissioners Jason Abel and Don Parker voted in favor of the moratorium. Kevin Nigh voted against.

Commissioner Jason Abel:

Abel says he feels the six-month period can be utilized to ensure all parties are granted consideration as it pertains to future solar projects in the county.

The Shelby County commissioner says county government will have to update its development plans and keep up with an ever increasing pace.

Abel has hopes the county can responsibly get its ordinances in line.

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