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Longswamp supervisors approve waivers allowing front‑facing solar panels on four homes
Summary
The board granted waivers to allow front‑mounted solar panels at four Longswamp Township addresses, reversing earlier denials under the township solar ordinance; the motion passed unanimously.
The Longswamp Township Board of Supervisors on Feb. 11 approved waivers for four previously denied residential solar permits to permit front‑facing mounted panels.
The waivers apply to properties at 1913 Woodside Avenue; 7 Kurt Drive; 399 Pilgert Street; and 51 Glen Road. Mike Sacks made the motion to grant the waivers and Chairman Don Hickman seconded; the board voted unanimously to approve them.
Solicitor Beth Kohl and township staff discussed that the action is a waiver of Section 6.E of Ordinance No. 2010‑260, which regulates solar energy systems, rather than an amendment to the ordinance itself. The board did not record additional conditions in the minutes beyond granting the waivers.
The board's action changes the earlier permit determinations for the four properties and allows the owners to install front‑mounted solar panels as presented to the board. No public comments were recorded objecting to the waivers during the meeting.
The board did not specify any follow‑up review or appeals process in the minutes; the solicitor indicated changes to SALDO and other administrative processes are being prepared separately.
