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Zoning board denies front‑setback variance for ground‑mounted solar at 14 Ferry Road
Summary
The board denied a request to install a ground‑mounted solar array in the front setback at 14 Ferry Rd, finding applicants did not demonstrate a special hardship that would require locating the array in the front yard instead of roof or rear yard alternatives.
The Nashua Zoning Board of Adjustment voted 5–0 Oct. 28 to deny a variance that would have allowed a ground‑mounted solar photovoltaic array to encroach about 6 feet 4 inches into the required 20‑foot front yard setback at 14 Ferry Road.
Kenneth Barton spoke for the applicant, saying the array was placed for optimal tilt (about 30 degrees) and to avoid shading from trees in the…
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