Notice is hereby given that the Sussex County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Monday, August 1, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. in the General District Courtroom, Sussex Judicial Center, 15098 Courthouse Road, Sussex Judicial Center, Sussex, Virgina.

Conditional Use Permit Application #2016-03: Pursuant to Section 16-22, subsection 17.2 of the Zoning Ordianace, the applicant, Virgina Solar LLC (on behalf of Sappony Solar LLC) seeks a conditional use permit to construct and operate a solar energy facility on tax map numbers 66-A-14, 66-A-16, 66-A-26, and 66-a-29 consisting of approximately 371.38 acres. The parcels in question are zoned A-1, General Agricultural Distric, which allows the proposed use with a conditional use permit. The proposed site of the project is located on land sounth of Route 40 (Sussex Drive) between the two intersections with Booth Road (Route 658). The site continues south across Booth Road to Palestine Road (Route 657) and is located in the Stony Creek Election District.

All persons desiring to comment on the proposed Conditional Use Permit Application should be present at the above stated time and place. Anyone needing assistance or accommodation under the provisions of the American Disabilities Act. Should call the County Administrator's Office at 434-246-1000.

A copy of the proposed Conditional Use Permit Application along with supporting documentation are available for review in the Community Development Office during regular business hours Monday thru Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.