Solar Energy in Colonie, NY (2026)
1 verified solar energy rules for Colonie, New York, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Panel Permits
Town of Colonie Code § 190-51 permits roof-mounted solar panels that primarily serve the home as an accessory use in every zoning district and exempts them from site plan review, while ground-mounted systems face height, setback and a 50% lot-coverage cap, and solar farms over 20,000 square feet need a Planning Board special use permit.
Colonie Exempts Rooftop Solar From Site Plan
Some RestrictionsColonie Code § 190-51E
E. Solar as an accessory use or structure. (1) Roof-mounted solar energy systems. (a) Roof-mounted solar energy systems that use the energy primarily onsite are permitted as an accessory use in all zoning districts when attached to any lawfully permitted residential building. ... (e) Roof-mounted solar energy systems that use the energy primarily onsite shall be exempt from site plan review. (2...
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