WILL COUNTY BOARD LAND USE & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEETING June 4, 2026

The Will County Board Land Use & Development Committee met on June 4, 2026, to discuss several land use and zoning matters, including proposed amendments to comply with the Clean and Reliable Grid Act (CRGA) related to battery energy storage, commercial solar, and wind energy facilities. The committee reviewed text amendments to align county ordinances with state law, particularly focusing on special use permits, fee schedules, and definitions. Members debated the scope of facilities for permitting and fee purposes, especially concerning large, non-contiguous solar projects, and agreed to further review ordinance language to address these issues. The committee also considered a zoning map amendment request for a hydro excavation truck operation facility in Homer Township, which generated significant public opposition due to concerns about water usage, traffic, noise, and compatibility with the area's residential character. The committee voted to table this zoning request to the July meeting to allow more time for negotiations, including potential agreements with the Forest Preserve District and water supply solutions. Additionally, the committee approved a special use permit extension for a commercial solar energy facility and received an update on the county's land resource management plan, including ongoing public engagement efforts. No contract awards or vendor selections were discussed, but the meeting included important policy and ordinance decisions affecting future land use and energy facility permitting in the county.