The Harvey County Commission unanimously voted to approve an extension on a commercial renewable energy construction moratorium in the county.
The vote was held during the commission’s meeting on August 1st.
The Commission previously implemented a six-month postponement at its Feb. 21st meeting. The extension will keep the moratorium in place through Dec. 5th, 2023.
The extension was requested by the Harvey County Planning and Zoning Advisory Board, which is currently reviewing the County’s Unified Development Code related to commercial renewable energy. The advisory board also recommended the initial moratorium.
The moratorium does not act as a permanent ban on commercial renewable energy projects in Harvey County. The resolution temporarily halts potential construction until the the specified date, but the commission retains the authority to lift the moratorium earlier.
