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Council accepts introduction of ordinance to regulate rooftop, ground‑mounted and carport solar
Summary
Council introduced an ordinance drafted by the Sustainability Commission and recommended by the Planning Commission to add code provisions permitting and regulating roof‑mounted, ground‑mounted, carport and building‑integrated solar systems and to set setbacks, height limits and glare protections.
Sterling Heights — The City Council voted to introduce an amendment to zoning ordinance No. 278 that would regulate the location and use of roof‑mounted, ground‑mounted, carport and building‑integrated solar energy systems.
City Planner Dr. Jake Parcel presented the ordinance, saying the Sustainability Commission drafted the amendment in 2024 and the Planning Commission recommended it unanimously at its July meeting. Dr. Parcel said the ordinance is intended to codify practices already occurring under building…
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