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Farmers Branch sustainability committee backs solar-ready building code for new construction
Summary
The committee recommended adopting a solar-ready appendix for new residential and commercial/multifamily construction—requiring uninterrupted roof space and panel capacity but not mandating solar installation—and forwarded the recommendation to City Council for a study session.
The Farmers Branch Sustainability Committee voted to recommend that the city adopt a solar‑ready building-code appendix for new construction that eases future solar installations without mandating rooftop solar.
Staff told the committee the proposed appendix (based on model code language) requires continuous unobstructed roof space (approximately 300 square feet on residential buildings) and adequate electrical-panel capacity so buildings can accommodate solar in the future. Staff said the draft does not require solar installation at the time of construction and includes exemptions…
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