Walker Township, Juniata County

"PURPOSE. This Ordinance Regulating the Uses of Solar Energy Systems and Accessory Structures is adopted to advance and protect the public health, safety and welfare of the citizens of Walker Township by creating regulations for the installation and use of solar energy systems and accessory structures, with the following objectives: (A) To create harmony between the private landowners of Walker Township and possible incoming solar energy companies that are looking to develop within Walker Township: (B) To mitigate the impacts of solar energy systems on environmental resources such as important agricultural lands, forests, wildlife, waterways, and other protected resources: (C) To encourage a sense of pride in the Township and allow residents, farms. businesses, and possibly the local government to take advantage of the potential financial benefits of solar energy systems and; (D) To diversify personal and community energy resources by allowing the freedom to install solar energy systems and accessory structures to help reduce energy costs."