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Page 88 July 29, 2026 SECTION I. SHORT TITLE This Local Law amends a prior Local Law known as “A Local Law extending the temporary moratorium on the issuance of applications and the granting of permits, licenses or approvals for all Solar Energy System Facilities in the Town of Concord” adopted by the Town of Concord on June 11, 2026. SECTION II. LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Concord adopted Local Law No. 1 of the Year 2021 amending the Town of Concord Zoning Ordinance providing for the regulation of Solar Energy System facilities within the Town of Concord. It is acknowledged that Local Law No. 3 of the Year 2026 previously established a six month moratorium on the issuance of applications, permits or approvals for all Solar Energy System Facilities in the Town of Concord in order for existing local laws and regulations to be updated, and WHEREAS, the updates and revisions to the existing laws and regulations are currently under review and discussion, but additional time is required to complete the process of updating the same to address such concerns and issues and enact new laws, ordinances or regulations, and/or appropriate amendments to existing laws, ordinances or regulations to properly address new and emerging technologies, community impacts, concerns or issues in a manner which is meaningful and consistent with the Town’s Comprehensive Plan. IT IS THEREFORE FOUND BY THE TOWN OF CONCORD TOWN BOARD that the Town Board of the Town of Concord hereby declares that no new applications shall be issued and no permits or approvals shall be granted by any officer, department, board or agency of the Town of Concord with respect to Solar Energy System facilities in the Town of Concord pursuant to the Chapter 150 of the Town of Concord Code for an additional period of six months from the effective date of Local Law 3 No. of 2026, unless earlier terminated by other local law, duly adopted. Tier 1 (roof mounted) and tier 2 (ground mounted) systems for residential purposes are allowed while this moratorium is in effect. SECTION III. AUTHORITY This Local Law is enacted pursuant by the Town Board of the Town of Concord pursuant to its authority to adopt local laws under Article IX of the New York State Constitution and the Municipal Home Rule Law Section 10. SECTION IV. MORATORIUM AND DURATION The Town Board of the Town of Concord hereby declares that no new applications shall be issued and no permits or approvals shall be granted by any officer, department, board or agency of the Town of Concord with respect to Solar Energy System facilities in the Town of Concord pursuant to the Chapter 150 of the Town of Concord Code for an additional period of six months from the effective date of Local Law No.3 of 2026, unless earlier terminated by other local law, duly adopted. Tier 1 (roof mounted) and tier 2 (ground mounted) systems for residential purposes are allowed while this moratorium is in effect.