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South River Farms Solar

A request to obtain a Special Use Permit for a 3.5MW small solar energy system located southeast of the intersection of Weyers Cave Road (Rte. 256) and Fountain Cave Road (Rte. 605) near Grottoes in the Middle River District.

Project Details

Property Owner: South River Farms LLC
Applicant: SRE Solar Origination 2, LLC
Name of Project: South River Farms Solar
Developer: Summit Ridge Energy

Property ID: TMP 028 72
Acreage of Property: Approximately 170.40 acres
Acreage of Project: Approximately 20.08 acres
Current Zoning: General Agriculture
Current Use of Property: Agriculture
Comprehensive Plan: Agricultural Conservation Area / No associated Future Land Use category

South River Farms Solar Special Use Permit Documents

Timeline

Application Received

May 2026

Planning Commission Public Hearing

October 2026

Board of Zoning Appeals Public Hearing

December 2026

Site Plan & Relevant Imagery

Contact

Please contact the Augusta County Planning Office at 540-245-5700 with any questions or comments on this application.

Julia Hensley, Planner II
jhensley@co.augusta.va.us

Delaney Krasner, Planner I
dkrasner@co.augusta.va.us