Stutsman County Commission approves solar farm ordinance

Stutsman County Commission approves solar farm ordinance

JAMESTOWN — The Stutsman County Commission on a 4-1 vote approved proposed amendments to the county zoning ordinance for solar energy conversion facilities that includes a setback distance of 1,320 feet, or a quarter mile, from occupied residences. Stutsman County Commissioners Mike Hansen, Levi Taylor, Ben Tompkins and Chad Wolsky approved the proposed amendments, while Commissioner Amanda Hastings was opposed at the meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 17…