Can Zoning Ordinances Keep Up With Solar Facilities?
- William Fulton
- Aug 27, 2023
- 4 min read
Updated: Jan 14
As California enters a new world of renewable energy, local governments are struggling to make sure their plans and zoning ordinances are keeping up with changes in technology – and that’s likely to lead to growing controversy and litigation over renewable energy generation facilities in non-urban areas. In particular, advances in battery storage technology is likely to create debates over whether land is rural or industrial.
