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Solar Energy in Union, NY (2026)

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

Verified from official government sources

Panel Permits

In the Town of Union outside the Villages of Endicott and Johnson City, rooftop and building-mounted solar collectors are allowed in all zoning districts but need a building permit or a unified solar permit. Section 161-5 promises a unified permit decision within 14 days of a complete application, and ground-mounted systems need Planning Board approval.

Town of Union Rooftop Solar Panel Permit Process

Some Restrictions

Town of Union Code § 161-5

B. Rooftop and building-mounted solar energy systems. (1) Rooftop and building-mounted solar collectors for small-scale solar energy systems are permitted in all zoning districts in the Town, subject to the following conditions: (a) Building permits, or unified solar permits, shall be required for installation of all rooftop and building-mounted solar collectors. ... (2) Unified solar permit pr...

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