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State’s Public Utility Law Preempted Local Zoning and Planning Requirements for Siting Solar Energy

Paul Goeringer

Nov 7, 2018
4 min

State’s Public Utility Law Preempted Local Zoning and Planning Requirements for Siting Solar Energy

The article is not a substitute for legal advice. See here for the site’s reposting policy. Where to site a solar energy facility properly remains an ongoing struggle in Maryland. Many have concerns these facilities will take productive agricultural land out of production, or that neighbors may not want the new facility moving in next door. In Perennial Solar, the Maryland Court of Special ruled that a solar energy generating system such as a solar energy farm falls under

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Baltimore City Restrictions on Food Trucks Unconstitutional for Vagueness

Paul Goeringer

Mar 21, 2018
5 min

Baltimore City Restrictions on Food Trucks Unconstitutional for Vagueness

The article is not a substitute for legal advice. See here for the site’s reposting policy. While you may not live in an area with access to food trucks, in areas where there are food trucks there can be disputes between traditional brick and mortar restaurants and such trucks. Recently, Baltimore City imposed restrictions on food trucks limiting them from operating within 300 feet of any retail business establishment that is primarily engaged in selling the same type of fo

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Minnesota Court Upholds Granting Conditional Use Permit For Feedlot

Paul Goeringer

Jan 16, 2018
4 min

Minnesota Court Upholds Granting Conditional Use Permit For Feedlot

The article is not a substitute for legal advice. See here for the site’s reposting policy. A new livestock operation moving into an area can often cause fear among neighbors over potential changes in the neighborhood. Neighbors may fear new smells, sounds, and sights being a part of daily life or change the character of the neighborhood. Many states grant counties or cities the power to develop zoning ordinances related to agriculture to limit these concerns. Minnesota r

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