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Commercial Solar Energy


A Commercial Solar Energy Facility or Commercial Solar Energy System is defined as any device or assembly of devices that is ground installed and uses solar energy from the sun for generating electricity for the primary purpose of wholesale or retail sale and not primarily for consumption on the property.

Special Use Permit

Commercial Solar Energy Facilities are considered Special Uses in the F-Farming Zoning District in Kane County and therefore require a Special Use Permit (ZO Section 25-8-1-2).

Zoning Ordinance

Section 25-5-4-9 of the Kane County Zoning Ordinance regulates Commercial Solar Energy Facilities.

Zoning Petitions

To reference past and in-progress solar project submittals, visit the Zoning Petitions page of the Kane County website. 

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