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HI HB788
Bill
Status
1/23/2017
Primary Sponsor
Richard Creagan
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AI Summary
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Requires solar energy facilities with a capacity exceeding 15 kilowatts on single or multiple lots in residential subdivisions within agricultural districts to obtain special permit approval under section 205-6.
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Applies to residential subdivisions that were subdivided prior to January 1, 1980, whether currently classified as conforming or non-conforming residential subdivisions.
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Maintains existing restrictions that solar energy facilities on class B or C soil must not occupy more than 10 percent of parcel acreage or 20 acres, whichever is less, unless a special use permit is granted.
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Limits application of solar facility rules to agricultural lands classified with soil productivity ratings of class B, C, D, or E.
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Takes effect on July 31, 2150.
Legislative Description
Relating To Solar Energy Facilities.
Agricultural Districts
Last Action
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) DeCoite, Tokioka excused (2).
2/17/2017