Solar Energy in Peoria, IL (2026)
1 verified solar energy rules for Peoria, Illinois, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
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Panel Permits
Solar energy devices are a permitted residential accessory structure in Peoria under Unified Development Code Section 5.4.2(B), allowed by right alongside swimming pools and gazebos without a special use permit. The only zoning restriction targets ground-mounted units: Section 5.4.2(F) bars placing them in front yards or corner-side yards. Roof-mounted panels carry no yard placement restriction under this section.
Peoria IL Solar Panel Zoning Rules
Light RestrictionsPeoria, IL Unified Development Code (Appendix A) § 5.4.1(A), § 5.4.2(B), (F)
5.4.1 Applicability A. Accessory structures and uses are allowed by right in conjunction with a permitted principal use as set forth in Section 5.6, Use Categories. No accessory use or structure may be established on a site without a principal use. ... 5.4.2 Residential Accessory Structures and Storage Buildings ... B. Permitted accessory structures include, but are not limited to, solar energy...
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