Solar Energy in Portsmouth, VA (2026)
1 verified solar energy rules for Portsmouth, Virginia, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Panel Permits
Portsmouth reviews an accessory solar energy project through the same Site Plan or Zoning Permit process as other accessory uses, and before installation requires the applicant to sign a decommissioning agreement and post financial assurance under Virginia Code Sec. 15.2-2241.2(B).
Portsmouth Solar Project Review and Bond
Some RestrictionsSec. 40.2-217(I)(3)(m)
(ii)Standards. Solar energy projects, subject to a design review where applicable, may be permitted as an accessory to a principal use provided that the following standards are met:a.Roof-mounted solar energy projects, including roof tiles, on a principal or accessory building shall not extend more than five feet above the maximum principal building height specified for the zoning district.b.Gr...