Committee seeks to protect historic appearance while accommodating solar technology
Draft overlay requires solar installations to minimize visibility from primary historic facades (flat-to-roof placement, outbuildings or screened ground locations recommended); committee emphasized case-by-case review to balance solar access and historic character.
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Committee members discussed guidance on solar panels and other modern technology that would limit visual impact on historic facades. Presenter said the objective is to "retain and preserve character-defining features and materials while accommodating the need for solar access to the greatest extent possible" and advised locating solar panels on outbuildings, screened ground locations or flat to the roof to avoid altering roof slope or public-facing historic character.
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