Solar photovoltaic projects; special exceptions for any project.

Conditional zoning for solar photovoltaic projects. Authorizes any locality with a planning commission to include reasonable regulations and provisions for conditional zoning for solar photovoltaic (electric energy) projects of more than five megawatts, as measuredin alternating current (AC) generation capacity. The bill authorizesthe governing body of such locality to accept a proffered condition that includes (i) dedication of real property of substantial valueor (ii) substantial cash payments for or construction of substantialpublic improvements, the need for which is not generated solely bythe granting of a conditional use permit or a rezoning itself, solong as such proffered conditions are reasonably related to the project.The bill also authorizes a zoning ordinance to include reasonableregulations to implement certain provisions related to conditionalproffers.