2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 4 cities in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.
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Solar installation in Mecklenburg County requires building and electrical permits but no zoning review for residential roof-mount. NCGS 22B-20 preempts HOA and local bans on solar collectors. Charlotte and Mecklenburg issue solar permits in 10 business days.
N.C.G.S. § 22B-20
§ 22B-20. Deed restrictions and other agreements prohibiting solar collectors. (a) The intent of the General Assembly is to protect the public health, safety, and welfare by encouraging the development and use of solar resources and by prohibiting deed restrictions, covenants, and other similar agreements that could have the ultimate effect of driving the costs of owning and maintaining a resid...
NCGS 22B-20 preempts HOA solar bans in Mecklenburg County. HOAs may impose reasonable aesthetic placement rules but cannot prohibit installation or substantially increase cost. Disputes resolved through NC Planned Community Act NCGS Chapter 47F.
4 cities in Mecklenburg County have their own solar energy rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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