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Planning Board grants setback variance for homeowner’s photovoltaic system
Summary
The board approved a setback variance for Caroline Hanson’s residential photovoltaic system; the installed setback was 15 feet where code requires 50 feet, and the motion passed unanimously.
The Town of Charleston Planning Board unanimously approved a setback variance May 14, 2025, for a residential photovoltaic system owned by Caroline Hanson.
Minutes record that the system’s setback measured 15 feet where the town’s setback requirement is 50 feet. Amanda Peterson moved to approve the variance and Andrew Ragozzino seconded; the motion passed unanimously.
The record does not indicate any conditions attached to the approval. The variance allows the homeowner to keep the current placement of the photovoltaic array subject to any permitting and inspection requirements the town enforces.
