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Commercial Solar Energy Facilities & Energy Storage Systems

A Commercial Solar Energy Facility or Commercial Solar Energy System is defined as any device or assembly of devices that is ground installed and uses solar energy from the sun for generating electricity for the primary purpose of wholesale or retail sale and not primarily for consumption on the property.

Entitlement Proc​ess

Commercial Solar Energy Facilities are considered Special Uses in the F-Farming Zoning District in Kane County and require a Special Use Permit (ZO Section 25-8-1-2). They are considered permitted uses in the I-Industrial District. 

Battery Systems are not currently identified as a specific use in the Zoning Ordinance. They are currently being processed as either 1) an accessory to a Special U​se Permit in the F-Farming District for a Commercial Solar Energy Facility, or 2) a Permitted Use in the I-Industrial District. 

Zoning Ordinance

Section 25-5-4-9 of the Kane County Zoning Ordinance regulates Commercial Solar Energy Facilities. The County does not currently have an ordinance specific to Battery Energy Storage Systems. 

Zoning Petitions

To reference past and in-pro​gress solar project submittals, visit the Zoning Petitions page of the Kane County website. 
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The Growing for Kane Program

The Growing for Kane Program (Ordinance No. 1 3-240) was approv​ed by the County Board in 2013 to provide new policy tools and guidance for increasing community access to fresh, healthy, and locally grown foods. ​The Growing for Kane Program and Ordinance were recommendations of Kane County's 2013 Health Impact Assessment (HIA). The report outlines several strategies for increasing the supply of locally grown foods, benefiting farmers and urban growers, as well as supporting networks that make fresh grown foods more accessible for the community.  

The Growing for Kane Program was launched to support food growers in all areas of the county operating at any scale of production. Since the program's inception, the Kane County Agriculture Committee and County Board have directed numerous projects to support growers including grant programs, technical trainings, and food system studies. The County also plays ​a role in connecting local producers with buyers, distributors, and other value chain contributors to help expand their economic opportunities.

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This resource page includes links to information about active and completed Growing for Kane projects and opportunities. A section of this page also includes a list of resources available to farmers offered by partners and other aligned organizations. Kane County farmers that are interested in protecting their land with an agricultural conservation​ easement can visit the Farmland Protection Program webpage to learn more.

You can subscribe to the Growing for Kane e-newsletter for the latest updates on Growing for Kane projects and other resources available to growers and food system stakeholders. This publication includes announcements of funding opportunities, training and technical assistance programs, and new market / sales opportunities. Start receiving the e-newsletter today​.

Questions about the Growing for Kane Program can be directed to TansleyMatthew@KaneCountyIL.gov or 630-232-3493. ​​​​​​​


Active Growing for Kane Initiatives​

Kane County Food and Farm Resiliency Grant Program (Application period closed)
​Master Urban Farmer Training Program (Registration closed)

Equitable Local Food Access Program

Food and Farm Resiliency Grant Program

  • ​Kane County Farmer Resiliency Grant Program - April 2024

​Kane County Juvenile Justice Center Farm to School Program


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Completed Growing for Kane Initiatives

Farmer Needs Assessment

  • Kane County Farmer Needs Assessment 2019

Food Hub Feasibility Study

  • Food Hub Feasibility Study Summary Report 2016

Fresh & Local Rx (Prescription Produce) Program

  • Fresh & Local Rx Case Study 2019

​Livestock Market Assessment


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