Final hearing on solar ordinance postponed

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. At its regular meeting on Thursday, Oct. 5, the Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners held its first hearing on a proposed ordinance regarding solar “farms.” Three versions of a solar ordinance were available for discussion, including a new “alternative” ordinance put forth by District 4 Commissioner Stephen Walker. Walker repeatedly stated that he wanted an ordinance that aligned closely with state law in order to avoid potential legal challenges in the future. District 4 Commissioner Austin Hosford repeatedly voiced the view that the county needed to stand up for the real meaning of “agriculture” and not give in to the idea that so