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HI HB788

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/23/2017

Primary Sponsor

Richard Creagan

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • Applies to residential subdivisions that were subdivided prior to January 1, 1980, whether currently classified as conforming or non-conforming residential subdivisions.

  • 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.

  • Limits application of solar facility rules to agricultural lands classified with soil productivity ratings of class B, C, D, or E.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Finance2/17/2017
Energy & Environmental Protection1/25/2017

Full Bill Text

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