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Large Solar Energy System (LSES) development standards

St. Charles Parish

Description

Not a site-specific application but a zoning text amendment adding standards for large solar farms, including a 300-foot setback, adopted unanimously after hearing.

Impact summary

Any future large solar project in the parish must now meet tougher setback, screening and glare rules.

At a glance

Hearings: 1
Public comments: 0
Total mentions: 1

Last vote · City Council

Approved9–0, unanimous

Last discussed Mar 16, 2026.

Meeting timeline (1)

Mar 16, 2026Approved 9–0

Parish Council 6:00 PM (trimmed) - Mar 16, 2026

Not a site-specific application but a zoning text amendment adding standards for large solar farms, including a 300-foot setback, adopted unanimously after hearing.

Related issues (1)

Large-scale solar development standards

Last discussed Mar 16, 2026

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