Lee County Zoning Hearing - 07/29/2026

The Lee County Zoning Hearing held on July 29, 2026, focused on an appeal regarding a zoning administrator's determination related to a screening agreement condition tied to a building permit for the Agleina Solar Project. The project developer, One Energy Development, discussed the history of the project, including the special use permit granted in 2022 and the requirement to establish a visual screen with neighboring property owners. Disputes arose over the type and placement of the screening trees, with the developer proposing a revised landscape plan that was not initially considered by the zoning administrator. The hearing was recessed to allow the zoning administrator to review the new screening plan and potentially issue a revised determination. The parties expressed willingness to continue discussions to avoid prolonged litigation, with the hope of reaching an agreement on the screening requirements. No final vote or contract award occurred during this meeting, but the discussion centered on compliance with zoning conditions affecting the solar project’s development and neighbor relations.