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Brentwood P&Z backs zoning clarification for rooftop solar systems

5764031 · September 13, 2025
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Summary

The Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously recommended a text amendment to Section 402.1 to define "solar energy systems," set flush-mounting and trimming standards, and allow Architectural Review Board or P&Z exceptions, while noting state statute limits on denying residential installations.

The Brentwood Planning and Zoning Commission on Sept. 10 voted unanimously to recommend that the Board of Aldermen adopt a text amendment clarifying how solar energy systems are treated as accessory structures under Section 402.1 of the city zoning code. Commissioner Lisa Sherring moved the recommendation; Commissioner Sherry Bilderback seconded. The commission will forward the amendment to the Board of Aldermen for final action at its Oct. 6 meeting.

Planning staff Whitney Kelly presented revised language replacing the term "solar collectors" with the industry-standard "solar energy systems"…

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