After months of planning and public input, the Lee County Board of Supervisors has officially adopted a new ordinance governing commercial wind, solar, and battery energy projects. The measure passed unanimously Tuesday and outlines detailed standards for how such projects can be sited, built, operated, and eventually decommissioned.
Spanning 49 pages, the ordinance is designed to protect both landowners who partner with energy developers and those who live nearby. It covers everything from design standards and environmental safeguards to emergency protocols and road use.
Supervisors noted that while state legislation could eventually override local rules, adopting a balanced ordinance now allows the county to retain some control.
