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Lexington Council Votes Solar Farms | Lexington News
Lexington’s council is poised to greenlight large-scale solar farms in Fayette County after nearly two years of heated debate, shifting from initial opposition to a compromise that balances climate goals with farmland protection. Developers seeking massive installations now face strict new rules: special permits, 85% vegetation coverage, mandatory agricultural coexistence, and stormwater management plans. While supporters see this as vital for clean energy, critics fear it could pave the way for broader land use changes — especially as rooftop and non-farmland alternatives gain traction. The…
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