Solar Energy in Montgomery, AL (2026)
1 verified solar energy rules for Montgomery, Alabama, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
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Panel Permits
Montgomery, Alabama lets homeowners install small-scale rooftop or ground solar panels by right in every zoning district under City Code Appendix C, Article XI, Section 2, adopted May 6, 2025. A large-scale solar farm instead needs a special exception from the board of adjustment and is limited to AGR-1, AGR-2, and M-1 through M-3 districts.
Montgomery, Alabama Solar Panel Permit Rules
Some RestrictionsMontgomery Zoning Ordinance (City Code App. C), Art. XI, Secs. 2-3
a.A large-scale solar energy collection facility:1.Is permitted on appeal to the board of adjustment (BOA) (as a special exception) in AGR-1, AGR-2, M-1, M-2, and M-3 zoning districts; and2.Is prohibited in all other zoning districts.b.A small-scale solar energy collection facility is permitted by right in all zoning districts as a use accessory to a principal use on the site. ... The maximum p...