1. Land Use Planning & Zoning for Solar
December 14, 2016, 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Livingston County Highway Department, Hampton Corners
NYSERDA’s NY-Sun PV Trainers Network and Livingston County Planning Department invite all local public officials involved in approval processes for solar photovoltaic (PV) systems to attend the Land Use Planning and Zoning for Solar Workshop
Workshop Description: The workshop will cover information on current solar topics, including relevant property tax topics related to solar development including Real Property Tax Section 487 and PILOTS and agricultural assessments. Participants will learn about public engagement techniques for developing solar policies, the legal process in plan making, and nationally accepted best practices and common features found in comprehensive and other local plans. This workshop will also review strategies and best practices for developing a clear, comprehensive, and enforceable solar permitting and regulatory framework.
Policymakers who complete this course are eligible to receive complementary one-on-one technical support in designing and implementing smart solar policy in their local jurisdiction.
Presenter: Jessica Bacher, Pace Land Use Law Center, Pace University Law School
Where: Livingston County Highway Department, Hampton Corners. Mailing address: 4389 Gypsy Lane, Mount Morris, NY, Physical address: Groveland, NY
When: Wednesday, December 14, 2016 from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Course Credits: County, Town and Village Planning and Zoning Board members can earn up to 2.5 hours of training credit at this workshop. Attendance certificates will be available.
Fee: This training is free to attend and open to the public.
To Register or to Contact for more information: Livingston County Planning Department, 6 Court Street, Room 305, Geneseo, NY, (585) or (585)
About the program  
The NY-Sun PV Trainers Network aims to expand adoption and reduce installation costs of solar energy in New York State. Through education, training, and technical assistance, the Network helps local governments and stakeholders identify opportunities, mitigate barriers, and create programs that drive development of solar photovoltaic (PV) markets in communities across New York State.
Please visit for more information on the NY-Sun PV Trainers Network.