Dellinger v. Lincoln County

TYSON, Judge.

*318 Gary Dellinger, Virginia Dellinger, and Timothy S. Dellinger (collectively, "the Dellingers" or "Petitioners") appeal from order affirming the decision of the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners ("the Board") to deny Strata Solar, LLC's application for a conditional use permit. We affirm in part, reverse in part, and remand.

I. Factual Background

The Dellingers own three tracts of real property in Denver, Lincoln County, North Carolina, which total approximately fifty-four acres. In May 2013, the Dellingers contracted with Strata Solar, LLC ("Strata Solar") for it to lease a…