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Conduct a noticed public hearing to consider an appeal filed by Gregory McCoy of a Notice of Violation requiring abatement of glint or glare visible beyond the property line, per Solano County Code section 28.70.10(B)(1)(c), from the use of solar powered light poles on property located at 8402 Quail Canyon Road, APN: 0101-090-270, within the Exclusive Agriculture (A-20) zoning district. (Project Planner: Allan Calder, 707-784-3159).
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Published Notice Required? Yes _X__ No _ _
Public Hearing Required? Yes _X__ No _ _
DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
The Department of Resource Management recommends the Planning Commission:
Deny the appeal and affirm the Zoning Administrator's determination that abatement is required to prevent glint or glare visible beyond the property line in compliance with Solano County Code section 28.70.10(B)(1)(c) resulting from solar powered light poles on the property at 8402 Quail Canyon Road.
SUMMARY:
Gregory McCoy, owner's representative for 8402 Quail Canyon Road (APN: 0101-090-270) has submitted an appeal of a Notice of Violation dated April 17, 2026, requiring abatement of glint or glare visible beyond the property line from the use of solar powered light poles on the property. Under Solano County Code Section 28.70.10(B)(1)(c), "General Development Standards Applicable to All Uses in Every Zoning District, all uses of land in the unincorporated area of Solano County shall be conducted in a manner and provide adequate controls and operational management to prevent: glint or glare detectable beyond any property line or by overflying aircraft."
The appeal of the Notice of Violation is being processed pursuant to the procedure outlined in Sections 28.113(E) and (F) of the Solano County Code. The appeal, included as Attachment A, contends that neither glint nor glare is produced by the eight (8) solar light fixtures affixed to each of the existing eight wooden posts. The appeal was submitted within the r...
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