Southtowns Record

Town Board agenda packet — August 19, 2026

Government
Town of Orchard Park
Board
Town Board
Meeting
Aug 19, 2026
Kind
Agenda packet
Topics
Zoning and land use, Budget and taxes, Energy and data center siting, Moratoriums, Parks and recreation

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Resolution for battery storage and solar energy systems

Whereas the Town of Orchard Park seeks to regulate battery energy storage systems and
solar energy systems to protect public health, safety, and welfare; and

Whereas the Town Board finds it necessary to review and update local standards for such
facilities;

Now, Therefore, be it resolved that the Town Board establishes a temporary moratorium on
new battery energy storage system facilities and Tier 2 and Tier 3 solar energy systems for a
period of 12 months, during which the Town will prepare a local law provisions.