
Jefferson
Documents
Solar Ordinance: Draft 1
This first draft was written collaboratively between the planning commission, residents, and CLEAR. It was drawn entirely from other townships ordinances. Click here to view.
Solar Ordinance: Draft 2
This ordinance draft was written after Rev submitted their letter. It was written under pressure from Rev Renewables. View the ordinance below to see the changes from the original draft.
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Solar Ordinance: Draft 4
There are a few changes being made to this draft, but it was recommended to the supervisors by all planning commission members on 10/9.
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Jefferson Township
Comprehensive Plan
The Comprehensive Plan is used to guide townships in decision making and land use. The Comprehensive Plan is a key piece to preserving our township. It needs to be respected and recognized in zoning / ordinance development. Click here to view our comprehensive plan.

Rev Renewables Feedback on our Original Ordinance
This letter was sent by Rev Renewables attorney detailing what they thought should be changed in our ordinance. This is important to share to understand how the original ordinance was changed.
Solar Ordinance: Draft 3
This ordinance draft was a continued revision. A few small items were changed from draft #2
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Current Jefferson Solar Overlay
This is the map of the current solar overlay. It was recommended to the supervisors at the 11/17 meeting.The solar overlay includes parcels that have any amount of mining history. This means that parcels that have hundreds of acres of virgin agricultural land with only a handful of mined acres are still included in the solar overlay.

Current Solar Ordinance
