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Notice of Public Hearing - Proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance regarding the new uses and standards for Solar Energy Generation Systems.

Zoom Meeting
Posted on: January 20, 2021 - 5:00pm

PUBLIC HEARING

The Freeport Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at 6:00pm to discuss proposed amendments to the Freeport Zoning Ordinance regarding the new uses and standards for Solar Energy Generation Systems.  New and amended definitions to Section 104. Definitions are proposed, including adding the new uses of: Solar Energy Generation System, Accessory; Solar Farm, Small; and, Solar Farm, Large. 

The use of Solar Farm, Small is proposed to be added as a permitted use, subject to Site Plan Review to the following zoning following district Sections of the Freeport Zoning Ordinance (areas of Freeport shown as dark gray on map below)., Section 402.  Rural Residential District I and Rural Residential District IA; Section 403.  Rural Residential District II; Section 405.  Medium Density Residential District II; Section 411.  Commercial District III; Section 420.  Local Business District; Section 421.  Industrial District I; and, Section 425.  Resource Protection II.

The uses of both Solar Farm, Small and Solar Farm, Large are proposed to be added as permitted uses, subject to Site Plan Review, to the following zoning district Sections of the Freeport Zoning Ordinance, (areas of Freeport shown as light gray on map below):  Section 406.  Medium Density Districts; Section 409.  Commercial District I; Section 412.  Commercial District IV; and, Section 422.  Industrial District II.        

A new Section 534: Solar Energy Generation Systems will be added.  Associated amendments to Section 602: Site Plan Review are also proposed.

The public is welcome to attend. An Agenda, Map and Information on how to participate can be found on the meeting agenda posted HERE. Submitted materials are available for viewing on the website or by contacting the Planning Office at the Freeport Town Hall at (207)865-4743 option 5. 

To view the Proposed Amendments related to Solar Energy Generation Systems click HERE.