Solar Input: Clayton Seeks Comments on Renewable Energy Regs

The city’s Plan Commission and Architectural Review Board last spring directed staff to draft zoning regulations to govern the installation and use of renewable energy systems such as solar panels and wind turbines.

If adopted, the regulations would classify solar and wind systems as permitted accessory uses subject to city approval.

The Plan Commission will conduct a public hearing on adopting the regulations at 5:30 p.m. Jan. 17 at city hall. The commission is seeking comments on the regulations from residents, business owners and design and industry professionals.

The Plan Commission will make a recommendation on the draft ordinance to the Clayton Board of Aldermen before its Feb. 14 meeting. The board also will have a public hearing on the regulations at that meeting.

Those who can’t attend either public hearing can direct comments to Senior Planner Jason Jaggi by e-mail at jjaggi@ci.clayton.mo.us or by phone at 314 290-8450.