Summary
An ordinance adding development standards for large solar energy systems was introduced and set for a March 16 public hearing.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
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Last discussed Mar 2, 2026.
Impact analysis
No direct cost to residents; rules shape any future large solar development in the parish.
Residents near proposed large solar sites gain clearer rules.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Parish Council 6:00 PM (trimmed) - Mar 2, 2026
An ordinance adding development standards for large solar energy systems was introduced and set for a March 16 public hearing.
SCP Planning & Zoning Commission 6:00 PM (trimmed) - Feb 5, 2026
The parish is updating its rules for big solar farms to add landscaping buffers, minimum project sizes and glare studies, benchmarked against new state rules and Tangipahoa Parish's stringent ordinance. Small residential solar is untouched.
Legislative Committee Meeting 5:00 PM (trimmed) - Jan 12, 2026
The parish is updating its rules for large solar energy farms — how big a parcel must be, how far back from property lines panels must sit, screening requirements, and who pays to remove equipment when a project ends. The proposed 300-foot buffer and 10-acre minimum would shape where future solar farms can locate relative to homes.
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