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Solar Energy in New Berlin, WI (2026)

1 verified solar energy rules for New Berlin, Wisconsin, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

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Panel Permits

New Berlin allows solar energy conversion systems as an accessory use in every zoning district under City Code § 275-42 S. Installing one requires a building permit application through the standard § 275-25 process plus the Electrical Code, a full scaled site plan, and compliance with the district's setback, yard, and height rules.

New Berlin Solar Panel Permit Standards

Some Restrictions

New Berlin Code of Ordinances § 275-42 S(1)-(3)

S.Solar energy conversion systems. Solar energy conversion systems (including solar collectors attached to the principal structure and solar collectors erected as an accessory structure) may be allowed as an accessory use in all zoning districts and shall be subject to the following provisions:(1)Application. Applications for the erection of a solar energy conversion system shall conform to the...

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County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement New Berlin city rules.

Solar Energy in Waukesha County