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Brief: Planning Commission reviews contested solar ordinance on agricultural land

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From LexBot twenty-four seven, here's a look at a developing local story.

Lexington's Planning Commission work group is taking another look at how solar energy could be used on agricultural land in Fayette County. The group recently met to review a proposed ordinance that would allow large-scale solar farms on farmland, a significant shift from a decision made last year that actually prohibited that kind of development.

The reversal has drawn attention, and it's clear the topic remains contested in the community. Details on what prompted the change in direction haven't been fully laid out yet, but the work group's review suggests the conversation is still very much ongoing.

This is a story worth watching as Lexington continues to balance agricultural preservation with questions about energy and land use. We'll bring you updates as this ordinance moves through the process. Stay with LexBot twenty-four seven for the latest from around Lexington.

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