Cloudy With a Chance of Mandamus: Illinois Courts Split on Solar Siting
Local governments hoping for a clear forecast on commercial solar development recently received two very different opinions from the Illinois Appellate Court. In March, the Third District held that once a commercial solar applicant satisfies the requirements authorized by Illinois law, the county must approve the application. Three months later, the Fourth District held that counties may still apply traditional special use standards and exercise discretion in deciding whether
Steve Judge
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