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Upper Hanover Board repeals township rooftop solar rules, defers to state building code
Summary
On June 14 the Upper Hanover Township Board adopted Ordinance No. 2022‑02 to repeal local rooftop solar panel regulations and defer to the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code; the solicitor said the ordinance takes effect five days after adoption.
Upper Hanover Township supervisors voted unanimously June 14 to adopt Ordinance No. 2022‑02, repealing the township’s rooftop solar panel regulations and deferring to the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code for related standards.
The motion to adopt the ordinance was made by Supervisor Stefan Laessig and seconded by Vice‑Chairman Ben Fiorito. Township Solicitor Joseph Bresnan said the ordinance would take effect five days after adoption when asked by resident John Warren.
Why it matters: Repeal shifts oversight of rooftop solar installation criteria from locally adopted regulations to the statewide construction code. The change affects permitting and compliance for residential rooftop solar in the township and aligns local rules with the Uniform Construction Code.
What was said: Solicitor Bresnan confirmed the effective date when asked. The transcript records no substantive questions from other board members during the hearing; the hearing was recorded by a court reporter.
Next steps: The ordinance was adopted by unanimous vote and will be effective five days after adoption per the solicitor’s statement. Residents with specific permitting questions were not recorded raising additional issues at the meeting and should contact the township building office for guidance.
