Utility-scale solar developments are consuming extensive amounts of rural land, prompting community apprehension over the acreage dedicated to a single land use and the durability of solar infrastructure amidst advancing technology and economic fluctuations. Frequently situated on prime agricultural land, overwintering rangeland, or adjacent to residential areas, solar arrays pose challenges to rural zoning ordinances and comprehensive planning frameworks. Join this session to gain insights into utility-scale solar development as a land use, exploring how Idaho communities are revising zoning ordinances to promote renewable energy adoption while minimizing potential adverse effects.