Reno County considers expanding zoning, solar farms

RENO COUNTY, Kan. (KSNW) — Reno County is asking residents to share their opinions about the possible expansion of countywide zoning and solar farms in the unzoned areas of the county.

The county is hosting three town hall meetings this month for County District 1 and District 2. The first meeting is Monday evening.

• Monday, July 8, at 6:30 p.m. in the Nickerson Community Center, 11 N. Nickerson St., Nickerson
• Monday, July 22, at 6:30 p.m. in the Arlington City Hall, 900 W. Main Street, Arlington
• Tuesday, July 23, at 6:30 p.m. in the Pretty Prairie City Office, 119 W Main St, Pretty Prairie

Some of the county officials who will be at the meetings include Reno County Administrator Randy Partington, the county commissioners who represent District 1 and District 2, the director of Public Works, and the county planner.

The town hall meetings will be informal. They will start with information about planning and zoning and what it would mean to residents in the rural areas of Reno County.

Then, officials will seek feedback to see if people living in the unzoned areas of Reno County are interested in commercial solar farms, either prohibiting or allowing them.

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