Controversial Solar Farm Plans To Move Forward

The Madison County Board of Zoning Appeals has approved a special use and two variances that allow a controversial solar farm to move forward. In a 3-1 vote, the board granted a special use for the proposed 850-acre Lone Oak Solar Energy Center. Also, the BZA approved two variances: setting the face amount for a decommissioning bond and a construction start date no later than Dec. 31st, 2023.