j. The area of the solar panels and the transmission lines shall not be considered in the

Commission Special Rezoning Meeting · 2026-05-21 · agenda_item

This item concerns a proposed change to zoning rules for solar panel installations in Santa Rosa County. Specifically, the area covered by solar panels and their transmission lines would not count towards the calculation of Floor Area Ratio. However, the area taken up by supporting structures for these panels will be included in stormwater calculations and management plans. This agenda item is currently under review by the Commission Special Rezoning Meeting. The project would involve site preparation for supporting structures, potentially including grading and stormwater management system installation. Contractors specializing in site prep, grading, concrete work, and underground utilities could be involved. Suppliers of construction materials and equipment would also be needed. Reaching out to the county or project proponents early could provide an advantage before final plans and permits are established.