Kossuth County adopts ordinance regulating utility‑scale solar systems

The Kossuth County Board of Supervisors approved Ordinance 320-C on March 24, 2026, amending the county zoning ordinance to regulate construction and operation of utility‑scale solar energy systems in unincorporated areas of Kossuth County. The board moved quickly through the ordinance process by waiving a reading, approving the second reading, suspending the three‑meeting consideration requirement and then approving the third and final reading by roll call vote; all recorded votes were unanimous.

The sequence as recorded in the minutes: Supervisor Josh Waechter moved and Supervisor Kyle Stecker seconded a motion to waive reading of the second reading; the board then approved the second reading (roll call). Supervisor Stecker moved and Supervisor Howard Haas seconded suspending the three‑meeting rule so the board could consider final passage, and Supervisor Howard Haas moved, seconded by Supervisor Josh Waechter, to approve the third and final reading of Ordinance 320‑C. Chairman Carter Nath called roll‑call votes on the readings and the final adoption; each recorded vote was yes by all five supervisors.

The minutes record the ordinance number (320‑C) and that it amends the Kossuth County Zoning Ordinance to regulate utility‑scale solar in unincorporated county areas. The minutes do not record substantive amendments to the ordinance text nor public testimony in favor of or opposed to the measure during this meeting. The board’s action takes effect per usual ordinance procedures recorded in county practice.