Luzerne County

"The following criteria shall apply to the review and approval Major Solar Energy Systems: A. A determination that adequate measures have been undertaken by the proponent of the major solar energy system to reduce the risk of accidents caused by hazardous materials. B. A determination that the proposed major solar energy system is essential or desirable to the public convenience and/or not detrimental or injurious to the public health or safety, or to the character of the surrounding neighborhood. C. A determination that the proposed major solar energy system will not be detrimental to the economic welfare of the County and/or that it will not create excessive public cost for public services by finding that it will be adequately serviced by existing services such as highways, roads, police and fire protection, emergency response, drainage structure, refuse disposal, water and sewers, or that the applicant shall provide such services or facilities. D. Consideration of the industry standards, available technology, and proposed design technology for solar energy in formulating conditions of approval."