Stonewood Solar, LLC Rezoning
Pitt County
Description
Rezoning 235.9 acres from Rural Agricultural to Rural Agricultural (Conditional District) to operate a solar energy facility.
Impact summary
The County Commission denied it on Mar 16, 2026.
The proposal generated heavy debate over the conversion of active farmland versus renewable energy generation and tax revenue.
Applicant
- Name
- Stonewood Solar, LLC
- Address
- Northwestern corner of NC 903 North and SR 1517 (Oakley Road), Carolina Township
At a glance
- Hearings
- 2
- Public comments
- 17
- Total mentions
- 2
Last vote · County Commission
Last discussed Mar 16, 2026.
Meeting timeline (2)
Board of Commissioners - Mar 16, 2026
A request to rezone 235.89 acres from Rural Agricultural to Rural Agricultural Conditional District to construct a 10-megawatt solar energy facility.
Planning Board (Regular) - Feb 18, 2026
A request to rezone 235.89 acres from Rural Agricultural to Rural Agricultural (Conditional District) to construct a 10-megawatt solar energy facility.
Related issues (1)
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