HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025.05.05 ORD 2025-543 Repealing Solar Moratorium Ordinance CITY OF HUGO
COUNTY OF WASHINGTON
ORDINANCE NO. 2025-543
AN ORDINANCE REPEALING A TEMPORARY MORATORIUM ON NEW
DEVELOPMENT OF SOLAR FARM SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS
WHEREAS, the City Council adopted an Ordinance 2016-475 SOLAR ENERGY
SYSTEMS on January 4, 2016 and an amendment Ordinance 2023-528 on July 24, 2023;
WHEREAS, in view of experience following the adoption of the above-referenced
ordinances, including an observation that Solar Farm Solar Energy Systems may not be
appropriate in certain land use categories in the City because of issues relating to
compatibility and appearance, the City determined that an additional study shall be
conducted to ensure the zoning ordinance and official controls regarding Solar Farms
adequately addresses the public health, safety and general welfare of the community;
WHEREAS, the City Council adopted an interim Ordinance 2024-530 on May 20, 2024
placing a moratorium on new development of solar farms and directing a study to be
conducted, and adopted an Ordinance 2024-536 on October 21, 2024 extending said
moratorium until May 20, 2025.
WHEREAS, the City has completed the study of the ordinance relating to and regulating solar
farms, and the City Council adopted Ordinance 2025-541 on April 7, 2025 amending the
ordinance as it relates to the definition of solar farms, the zoning districts where they are
permitted, and performance standards for solar farms.
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that with its newly adopted Ordinance in place, the need
for the moratorium is now concluded.
NOW,THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Hugo does ordain:
The interim Ordinance 2024-530 placing a moratorium on new development of solar
farm solar energy systems, and the interim Ordinance 2024-536 extending said
moratorium, are hereby lifted and repealed in their entirety, subject to the newly
adopted Ordinance and its regulations.
This ordinance is effective upon adoption.
Ordinance 2025-543
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ADOPTED by the City Council this 5th day of May
Tom Weidt, Mayor
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Michele Lindau, City Clerk