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Public Hearing to consider an ordinance, zone text amendment ZT-25-02, which would amend Chapter 28 (Zoning Regulations) of the Solano County Code to revise and update regulations related to Battery Energy Storage Systems in the unincorporated Solano County; the proposed ordinance has been determined not to have a significant effect on the environment and is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15061(b)(3), 15307, and 15308
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Published Notice Required? Yes _X _ No ____
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DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
The Department of Resource Management recommends that the Planning Commission:
1. Conduct a noticed public hearing to consider Zone Text Amendment No. ZT-25-02; and
2. Adopt a resolution recommending that the Board of Supervisors adopt the proposed ordinance Zone Text Amendment No. ZT-25-02 amending Chapter 28 of the Solano County Code to revise and update regulations related to Battery Energy Storage Systems (Attachment A).
SUMMARY:
The matter before the Planning Commission involves proposed amendments to Chapter 28 of the Solano County Code (Zoning Regulations) to revise and update regulations related to Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), specifically "front-of-the-meter" BESS, in the unincorporated area of Solano County. In general, "front-of-the-meter" BESS facilities are directly connected to the transmission or distribution grid and primarily serve wholesale market functions. They collect energy from the grid, store it, and then discharge that energy later to provide electricity or other grid services when needed.
Current Solano County Zoning Regulations allow "front-of-the-meter" BESS (hereinafter simply referred to as "BESS"), in all zoning districts in the County with a Use Permit as "Utility facilities or infrastructure, outside of right-of-way." The Zoning Regulations do not contain any specific st...
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