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Development Department

Commercial Solar Energy Facilities 
& Energy Storage Systems (ESS)


Zoning Entitlement Proc​ess

Commercial Solar Energy Facilities and Energy Storage Systems are considered Special Uses in the F-Farming Zoning District in Kane County and require a Special Use Application; they are currently considered Permitted Uses in the I-Industrial District. 

Kane County Zoning Ordinance

Section 25-5-4-9 of the Kane County Zoning Ordinance regulates Commercial Solar Energy Facilities.

Zoning Ordinance Amendments

Zoning Petitions

To reference past and in-pro​gress project submittals, visit the Zoning Petitions page. 
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Kane County 
Government Center 
719 S. Batavia Avenue
Geneva, IL 60134
Building A, 4th Floor 

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8:30am - 4:30pm

Zoning
P: 630-232-3494
E: Email Zoning

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P: 630-232-3485
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P: 630-232-3496

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