Commission reviews solar rules: accessory systems permitted broadly, principal systems conditional in select districts
Sep 17, 2026
Solicitor Sean Gallagher said accessory solar energy systems are permitted in all zoning districts, while principal (ground-mounted) systems would be treated as conditional uses in the RC, RAM, RAL and Route 228 Overlay districts; commissioners scheduled further discussion at upcoming meetings.
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At the work session Mr. Gallagher told commissioners that accessory solar energy systems are established as a permitted use across zoning districts, while larger principal installations would be subject to conditional-use review in particular districts. "Solar energy system (accessory) is established as a permitted use in all zoning districts," Gallagher said.
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