Solar Energy in Erie, PA (2026)
1 verified solar energy rules for Erie, Pennsylvania, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Panel Permits
Erie treats solar panels as an accessory use in every zoning district. Freestanding panels are limited to rear and side yards, capped at 20 feet tall, and cannot cover more than 50% of the lot beyond the district's normal coverage limit.
Erie Solar Panel Placement and Height Rules
Some RestrictionsCity of Erie, PA Zoning Ordinance (Ordinance No. 80-2005, as amended), Sec. 305.46
Solar collection systems. Solar collection systems shall be considered an accessory use in all zoning districts in accordance with the following requirements: (a) Freestanding solar panels shall only be permitted in the rear and side yard. (b) Freestanding solar panels located on the ground or attached to a framework located on the ground shall not exceed 20 feet in height above the ground. (c)...