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Delaware County has approved a new solar ordinance with stricter rules for solar farm development.

The ordinance increases setbacks for solar panels to 500 feet from nonparticipating homes and includes a property value guarantee.

A provision allows developers to negotiate with homeowners to place panels as close as 100 feet from their homes.

Despite some opposition, commissioners unanimously passed the changes, which automatically lifted a moratorium on major solar projects.

MUNCIE, IN — Delaware County now has a working solar ordinance in place, one that includes more restrictive setbacks and a bid to protect surrounding residential property from dropping in value because of solar development.

The changes were recommended in August by the Delaware Muncie Metropol

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