In response to the increasing interest in the development of solar energy resources across the Commonwealth, Kentucky Resources Council developed this Model Solar Zoning Ordinance to assist localities in adopting provisions to regulate the siting of solar energy facilities in their communities. KRC’s Model Solar Zoning Ordinance is based upon a review of best practices from across the United States and is tailored to meet the unique needs of Kentucky, with the twin goals of encouraging appropriate siting of solar facilities and protection of the correlative rights of landowners to the use and enjoyment of their lands. That ordinance is found here: KRC Model Solar Ordinance 3.0 (updated August 2024) (pdf)
KRC's correlative Model Siting Ordinance is for those counties in Kentucky that have not adopted planning and zoning, with the same goals of encouraging appropriate siting of solar facilities and protecting the correlative rights of landowners to the use and enjoyment of their lands. That ordinance is found here: KRC Model Solar Siting Ordinance 1.0 (August 2024) (pdf)
For any questions regarding these ordinances, please email KRC at hello@kyrc.org.
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