Town Council Public Hearing: Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Systems

Notice of Public Hearing: Town of Lovettsville Town Council

The Lovettsville Town Council will hold a public hearing on the following item at their meeting at
7:30 pm on July 29, 2021 at the Lovettsville Council Chambers located at 6 East Pennsylvania Avenue.
Written comments regarding this item can be submitted to [email protected] by 3:00PM on the
day of the meeting. Members of the public may access and participate in this meeting electronically.
LVZA 2021-0001 Amendments to Article 42, Zoning, Division 42-VIII-2, Additional
Standards, to add Section 42-304, Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Systems.

Consideration of an amendment to Division 42-VIII-2, to add Section 42-304, Solar Photovoltaic (PV)
Systems. The purpose of the amendment is to establish standards for the installation of solar photovoltaic (PV)
equipment on buildings and lots. The Code of Virginia Section 15.2-2288.7 permits residential, commercial,
and agricultural landowners to install PV equipment and allows localities to regulate height and
setback requirements. The proposed amendment would add definitions, apply height limits and design
standards, and require PV facilities comply with setbacks applicable to accessory structures in the zoning
district in which the property is located.

The proposed zoning amendment is available for review on the Town website www.lovettsvilleva.gov.
You may also request a copy be sent to you via email by calling the Town Office at (540) 822-5788
or contacting John Merrithew, Planning Director at [email protected]. In the event the
meeting is postponed, the public hearing will be convened on the next regularly scheduled meeting at
the same time and place.