Benson Road Solar Array
Board: Planning Board
Status: Under Review
First Appearance: May 13, 2026
Days Open: 19 days
Project Summary
A ground-mounted grid-tie photovoltaic solar array is proposed for a 24-acre property on Benson Road in the rural residential zoning district (upland aquifer overlay). DMV Equity is representing Jada Farms for the application. While ground-mounted solar is a permitted use subject to site plan approval, the proposed location falls within the front yard setback area, where the zoning code prohibits such installations (side or rear yard only). The property's irregular shape complicates yard definitions. The application may require a ZBA variance for front-yard placement.
Timeline
May 13, 2026
Initial application presented to Planning Board. Daniel Vitro of DMV Equity, representing Jada Farms, applied for a ground-mounted solar array on a 24-acre rural residential property on Benson Road. The project is a permitted use subject to site plan approval as a minor project. However, the proposed location appears to fall within the definition of a front yard, where ground-mounted solar is not permitted (code requires side or rear yard placement). Applicant was previously denied a building permit and referred to Planning Board for site plan approval.
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