Solar Energy

The city's zoning code includes supplementary regulations for wind energy conservation systems and solar devices (Sec. 213-53). Rooftop screening may be modified to allow access to solar devices; ground-mounted solar devices are exempt from coverage and setback requirements as long as they do not occupy more than 10% of yard area; and new construction approvals shall consider the protection of solar access to solar devices on adjacent properties.

The code also offers a tax exemption for buildings equipped with solar energy systems; the value that the solar energy system adds to the property is exempted from taxation for 15 years (Sec. 187-2).