Solar Energy in Bloomington, IL (2026)
1 verified solar energy rules for Bloomington, Illinois, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Panel Permits
The City of Bloomington regulates solar panel installation under Zoning Code § 44-1031, permitting building or roof-mounted panels on any principal or accessory structure but capping freestanding residential systems at four feet and requiring site plan approval under § 44-1709 for commercial or community solar arrays. Abandoned systems must be removed within 120 days, and all wiring must be concealed or run underground.
Solar Panel Permits in Bloomington, IL
Some RestrictionsBloomington City Code § 44-1031
Construction and operation of solar energy conversion facilities shall comply with all applicable local, state, and federal requirements, including but not limited to safety, construction, environmental, electrical, communications and aviation requirements. ... Any abandoned or non-functioning solar energy conversion facility shall be removed by the owner within 120 days of the day on which the...