Worcester County Clarifies Solar Regulations

SNOW HILL – A bill approved this week by the Worcester County Commissioners will streamline solar energy regulations for developers.

The legislation, which was amended to address concerns raised by county residents as well as commissioners last month, was created to smooth the process for developers interested in building solar arrays in Worcester County.

The main difference in what was approved this week and what was considered last month is that utility-sized solar projects will be permitted in estate, village and commercial zoning districts in addition to agricultural and industrial districts. The bill as it was first proposed only allowed those projects in agricultural and industrial areas.

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