Notice of Public Hearing - standards for Solar Energy Systems
A Public Hearing has been scheduled for the meeting that starts at 6:30 PM on March 16, 2021 via Zoom meeting:
To consider action relative to setting a public hearing 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 uses of Solar Farm, Small and Solar Farm, Large will be added as permitted uses (subject to Site Plan Review) in various zoning districts. A new Section 534: Solar Energy Generation Systems will be added. Associated amendments to Section 602: Site Plan Review are also proposed.
Please see the map below.
Information concerning this hearing can be obtained below or by contacting Town Clerk Christine Wolfe at 865-4743 x.123 during normal business hours or at cwolfe@freeportmaine.com. Interested residents may submit comments by mail to: Town Clerk, 30 Main Street, Freeport Maine, 04032, by email to: cwolfe@freeportmaine.com, or may participate remotely in the Public Hearing. Details for remote participation will be posted along with the Meeting Agenda on the Town's website.
Solar Map (The use of Solar Farm, Small is proposed to be added as a permitted use, subject to Site Plan Review, in the areas of Freeport shown as dark gray on map..
The uses of both Solar Farm, Small and Solar Farm, Large are proposed to be added as permitted uses, subject to Site Plan Review, in the areas of Freeport shown as light gray on map.)