Orange County — Board of Zoning Adjustment

VA-25-11-069 — Carl Weirich

Request: Variance in the R-CE zoning district to allow ground-mounted solar panels to be located in the front yard in lieu of the side or rear yard.

Decision: Approved

Hearing: SYNOPSIS: Staff described the proposal, including the location of the property, the site plan, and photos of the site. Staff provided an analysis of the six (6) criteria and the reasons for a recommendation of approval of the Variance. Staff noted that no comments were received in favor and no correspondence was received in opposition to the requests. The applicant was present and agreed with staff¿s recommendation. The applicant did not provide additional comments and was available for questions. The BZA emphasized the applicant¿s lack of options without the requested Variance and agreed with staff¿s recommendation. The BZA recommended approval of the Variance as requested by a 6-0 vote with one (1) absent, subject to the three (3) conditions found in the staff report.

Conditions: 1) Development shall be in accordance with the site plan and solar array detail date stamped October 9, 2025, subject to the conditions of approval, and all applicable laws, ordinances, and regulations. Any proposed non-substantial deviations, changes, or modifications will be subject to the Zoning Manager's review and approval. Any proposed substantial deviations, changes, or modifications will be subject to a public hearing before the Board of Zoning Adjustment (BZA) where the BZA makes a recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners (BCC).