Aug 17, 2026BoardMeeting
BoardPickens County Council Council Meeting
The Council discussed revisions to the draft solar farm ordinance, focusing on environmental impact mitigation such as requiring wildlife-permeable fencing, native plant replanting, and erosion control measures, as well as aligning the acreage threshold with state standards. Additionally, the Council addressed the Lake Keowee overlay district, specifically debating setback and buffer requirements and reviewing the interplay between overlay regulations and existing county ordinances regarding water quality and property development.