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ADOPTION OF LOCAL LAW NO. 5 -2026 HEZ (CHAPTER 95A, SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS) WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Aurora (the “Town Board”) has proposed Local Law No. 5 -2026 to repeal and amend Article I of Chapter 95A “Solar Energy Systems” and Article II of Chapter 95A, Section 8 “Special Use Permit Requirements” of the Town Code, originally adopted March 13, 2017; and WHEREAS, the proposed Local Law updates solar energy system regulations, including use districts, permitting for rooftop-mounted, building-mounted, ground-mounted, and utility-scale systems, general criteria, site plan requirements, and special use permit conditions including setbacks, height limitations, screening, and decommissioning requirements; and WHEREAS, the proposed Local Law includes a severability clause and takes effect upon filing with the New York State Secretary of State under Section 27 of the Municipal Home Rule Law; and WHEREAS, a public hearing was duly held on March 23, 2026, and the Town Board, acting as SEQRA Lead Agency, issued a Negative Declaration finding no significant adverse environmental impact; and WHEREAS, the Town Board has reviewed the proposed Local Law, public hearing comments, and all relevant materials; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board adopts Local Law No.S__- 2026, the “Solar Energy Systems Code of the Town of Aurora, Erie County, and State of New York’; and be it further RESOLVED, that the existing Article I of Chapter 95A “Solar Energy Systems” and Article II of Chapter 95A, Section 8 “Special Use Permit Requirements” are repealed and replaced as set forth in the Local Law; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk is authorized to file the Local Law with the Secretary of State and take all actions necessary to effectuate this Resolution; and be it further RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall take effect immediately.