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Council holds first reading of solar ordinance, proposes 5,000 sq ft cap on large arrays
Summary
At first reading, council reviewed an amendment limiting ground-mounted arrays to 5,000 square feet; code enforcement officer Nate said arrays under that threshold would be allowed, while larger proposals will require review.
At a first reading, the Oakland Town Council reviewed proposed amendments to the town's solar ordinance that would limit ground-mounted (large) solar arrays to no larger than 5,000 square feet.
Nate, the town's code enforcement officer, explained that the amendment preserves routine permitting for installations under 5,000 square feet but requires code review for proposals that exceed that threshold. Council members asked whether property owners could subdivide lots or place separate arrays on abutting parcels; Nate said the wording as drafted would not automatically allow repeated large arrays on a single parcel and that rooftop arrays are treated differently.
A councilor moved to accept the ordinance for its first reading; the motion was seconded and carried, moving the measure forward to subsequent consideration. Councilors said additional questions could be resolved during the next reading or through permit review.
