Page County board holds first solar ordinance hearing

First hearing held

The Page County Board held its first hearing on a proposed solar ordinance. The meeting marked the opening of the board’s review of local rules for solar development.

The hearing is an early step in the county’s ordinance process. It gives the board an opportunity to consider the proposal before deciding whether to take further action.

What the hearing means

A first hearing does not, by itself, put an ordinance into effect. The Page County Board must continue the local process before the proposal can become county policy.

The hearing also establishes that solar development is now before the county board as a local government issue. The board’s future actions will determine whether the proposal advances, changes or ends.

Next steps

The board’s next steps include determining whether another hearing or other board action is needed. The timing and substance of any future action will depend on the county’s ordinance process.

Residents following the issue should look for the proposed ordinance text, future meeting notices and any eventual board vote. KMAland.com reported on the first hearing.