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Large-scale Solar ZOTA (Article 31 amendment) / proposed Silicon Ranch solar project

Lexington

Description

The council amended and docketed the zoning text amendment that would allow intermediate and large-scale solar in ag zones with a 1% cap and farm co-location requirements — the pathway Silicon Ranch's proposed ~900-acre project would need.

Impact summary

This sets the rules under which big solar farms could be built on Fayette County farmland — the final votes come Aug. 27 and beyond.

At a glance

Hearings
1
Public comments
19
Total mentions
1

Last discussed Aug 18, 2026.

Meeting timeline (1)

Aug 18, 2026

Urban County Council Work Session Packet — August 18, 2026

The council amended and docketed the zoning text amendment that would allow intermediate and large-scale solar in ag zones with a 1% cap and farm co-location requirements — the pathway Silicon Ranch's proposed ~900-acre project would need.

Related issues (1)

Large-Scale Solar Zoning Rules

The council rewrote the rules for solar projects countywide, expanding where ground-mounted solar is allowed but adding farmland protections, decommissioning plans, and stricter requirements for large projects in agricultural zones.

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