265.2019 Enacting LL No. 6, 2019 - Temporary Moratoriam - Ground Mounted Solar Systemsdoc00224120190514140430
RESOLUTION ENACTING LOCAL LAW NO.: 6 OF 2019 TO ESTABLISH
A TEMPORARY MORATORIUM ON INSTALLATION OF GROUND-
MOUNTED SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS
RESOLUTION NO.: 265, 2019
INTRODUCED BY: Mrs. Catherine Atherden
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Jennifer Switzer
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board finds that it is in the public interest to prevent the
premature and inappropriate installation of any ground-mounted solar energy system that would
cause negative impacts to properties and therefore wishes to consider adoption of Local Law No.: 6
of 2019 entitled, "A Local Law to Establish a Temporary Moratorium on Installation of Ground-
Mounted Solar Energy Systems” which Law shall authorize a temporary moratorium on the installation
of ground-mounted solar energy systems located within all Town of Queensbury Zoning Districts
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through February 5, 2020 or any earlier date that the Town Board adopts updated regulations relating
to installation of ground-mounted solar energy systems, and
WHEREAS, this legislation is authorized in accordance with New York State Municipal Home
Rule Law §10, and
WHEREAS, on or about July 19, 2019 the Warren County Planning Department
considered the proposal and found that the Project would not create any significant intermunicipal
or county-wide impacts, and
WHEREAS, on or about July 23, 2019, the Queensbury Planning Board considered the
proposal and advised that the moratorium should clarify whether the ground-mounted solar
energy systems are commercial or residential, and
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WHEREAS, the Town Board duly held a public hearing on Monday, August 5, 2019 and
heard all interested persons,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby enacts Local Law No.: 6 of 2019 "A
Local Law to Establish a Temporary Moratorium on Installation of Ground-Mounted Solar Energy
Systems” which Law shall authorize a temporary, six (6) month moratorium on the installation of
ground-mounted solar energy systems located in all Town of Queensbury Zoning Districts until
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February 5, 2020 or any earlier date that the Town Board adopts regulations relating to installation of
ground-mounted solar energy systems, whichever date comes first, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Queensbury Town Clerk
to file the Local Law with the New York State Secretary of State in accordance with the provisions of
the Municipal Home Rule Law and acknowledges that the Local Law will take effect immediately
upon filing with the Secretary of State.
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Duly adopted this 5 day of August, 2019, by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Metivier, Mrs. Atherden, Mrs. Switzer, Mr. Strough
NOES : None
ABSENT: Mr. Ferone