TOWN OF WALTON
NOTICE OF HEARING ON PROPOSED LOCAL LAW
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that, for the purpose of adopting Local Law 3 of 2026, A Local Law to Establish a One (1) Year Moratorium on “Solar Energy Systems” in the Town of Walton, a public hearing will be held by the Town Board at the Walton Town Hall in the Town of Walton, on the 11 day of May, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., to consider the enactment of the proposed local law described and summarized below:
PROPOSED LOCAL LAW NO. 3 of 2026
It is the intent of this local law to declare a temporary moratorium on the issuance of building permits, special permits, certificates of occupancy and site plans by the Town of Walton for the approval, construction, establishment and /or operation of any additional or new Solar Energy Systems and Solar Energy Facilities within the limits of the Town of Walton. Not included within the scope of this moratorium are solar facilities designed to generate electric power solely for the use of the improvements located on the same property. The term “solar farm” shall not include photovoltaic panels that are mounted on or affixed to residential dwellings for personal use, or photovoltaic panels that are mounted on municipal or commercial or industrial buildings.
By order: Walton Town Board