Zoning; locality shall not require special use permit for certain small-scale conversion of biomass. (HB2165)
Introduced By
Del. Matt Lohr (R-Harrisonburg) with support from co-patrons Del. Steve Landes (R-Weyers Cave), and Del. Albert Pollard (D-Lively)
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Description
Zoning; on-farm production of biofuels. Allows farmers to engage in the small-scale production of biofuels in areas zoned agricultural without a special exception or special use permit. A farmer engages in the small-scale production of biofuels when (i) at least 50 percent of the feedstock is produced on site; (ii) any structure used for the processing of the feedstock into energy occupies less than 5,000 square feet; and (iii) the owner notifies the administrative head of the locality in which the processing occurs. Amends § 15.2-2288.01 (“Localities shall not require a special use permit for certain small-scale conversion of biomass to alternative fuel.”), of the Code of Virginia. View Full Text »
