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Aldermen unanimously approve conditional use for street-facing solar panels at Amersham Court
Summary
The Town and Country Board of Aldermen unanimously approved a conditional use permit for a roof-mounted solar energy system facing the street at 12545 Amersham Court after planners said the home’s orientation requires a permit. The ordinance passed on second reading and is Ordinance No. 4734.
The Board of Aldermen voted unanimously March 9 to approve a conditional use permit allowing a roof‑mounted solar energy system that faces a street at 12545 Amersham Court.
Alderman Hughes moved for approval on second reading and Alderman Gerber seconded. City Planner Ryan Spencer explained the home’s unusual siting — both its front and rear face a main street — and confirmed that panels visible from the street require a conditional use permit under the municipal code. Alderman Harder reiterated that the dwelling’s layout makes the permit necessary. The roll call vote was AYE: Aldermen Friedman, Gerber, Harder, Hughes, Kinsella, Sawyer and Schwoerer; ABSENT: Murphy. The motion carried and Bill No. 26‑06 became Ordinance No. 4734.
The ordinance applies only to the specific conditional use granted for the property at 12545 Amersham Court; no other ordinance changes were made in the same vote. The board did not record conditions beyond the permit finding during the meeting. The item was taken up during Unfinished Business and concluded with the formal adoption on second reading.
