Solar Energy in Franklin Township, PA (2026)
1 verified solar energy rules for Franklin Township, Pennsylvania, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Panel Permits
Accessory rooftop or ground-mounted solar systems are a by-right use in every Franklin Township zoning district under Section 8-102, but a permit application still must show compliance with Township zoning, the PA Uniform Construction Code and manufacturer standards before construction starts. A principal, off-site-power solar facility instead needs Board of Supervisors conditional-use approval.
Franklin Township Solar Panel Permit Requirements
Some RestrictionsFranklin Township Code § 8-102, Subsections 1.A, 1.D, 2.A
Except as otherwise provided in the Township Zoning Ordinance, systems shall be considered as an accessory use by right in all zoning districts. ... Prior to construction, a permit application shall be submitted for review and approval. The applicant shall show that all applicable manufacturer, Township (including zoning permits, PA Uniform Construction Code permits, etc., as adopted by the Tow...
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