Last Tuesday, the General Government and Planning (GGP) Committee voted to approve a zoning ordinance text amendment (ZOTA) that establishes new regulations for solar panel installations in Lexington — but would not allow rural solar panel farms.

In Tuesday’s General Government and Planning (GGP) Committee, Councilmembers will discuss revisions to proposed solar-panel regulations.

On Tuesday, the Environmental Quality and Public Works (EQPW) Committee will hear an update on the Haley Pike Landfill Solar Feasibility Study from Senior Administrative Officer Richard Dugas.

Last Thursday, the Planning Commission unanimously voted to disapprove a zoning ordinance text amendment (ZOTA) that would allow industrial solar farms to be built on agricultural land in Fayette County.

In Tuesday’s Environmental Quality and Public Works (EQPW) Committee, Councilmembers will hear about the 2023 update to the Empower Lexington plan. Empower Lexington is Lexington’s plan to become a more energy-efficient and sustainable city.

In Tuesday’s Environmental Quality and Public Works (EQPW) Committee, Councilmembers will hear presentations on the Energy Improvement Fund and Lex Grow Trees, a campaign and grant program to support trees in Lexington.