Stockton residents push for zoning referendum to block solar farm

STOCKTON, Ala. (WALA) – Residents opposed to a proposed solar farm in Stockton are working to gather signatures for a petition that could place a zoning referendum on an upcoming ballot.

The effort follows a unanimous vote by the Baldwin County Commission accepting a zoning request from a citizens’ group seeking to create a new zoning district to protect the Stockton Landmark District and surrounding area from what they describe as unchecked development.

Residents speak at commission meeting

Stockton resident John Murphy was among several residents who addressed the Baldwin County Commission this week…

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