SPRINGFIELD, Ohio (WDTN) -- Clark County leaders heard from residents Wednesday night on whether or not to ban solar and wind farms countywide.

A line formed outside the door as everyone from sixth generation farmers to local business owners to longtime residents came out to voice their opinions on a proposed countywide ban on large wind and solar farms and facilities.

The proposal would be an outright ban on new solar and wind projects across the county. This ban would not impact existing or previously approved solar and wind projects.

Residents for and against the ban spoke in front of the Clark County Board of Commissioners during Wednesday's meeting.

Those for the ban are concerned about the looks of these large scale projects, as well as environmental impacts on soil and waterways

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