Commissioners note HOA covenants can block rooftop solar despite county approval
Commissioners and staff warned that private homeowners' association covenants in Sun City may prohibit rooftop solar even after the county approves a special exception; a participant noted possible conflict with the Georgia Cogeneration and Distributed Generation Act.
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During discussion of case 2609, commissioners raised that Sun City covenants may bar rooftop panels even if the county authorizes an exception. One commissioner said, "Sun City HOA says you cannot have solar panels on the house on the roof," and staff responded that covenants are contractual and enforceable by the HOA.
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