Illinois Homeowners' Energy Policy Statement Act prohibits HOAs from banning solar panels. HOAs cannot restrict installations that would reduce output by more than 10%. Reasonable aesthetic requirements are permitted.
The Illinois Homeowners' Energy Policy Statement Act protects solar panel installations in HOA communities. HOAs cannot prohibit or have the effect of prohibiting the installation of solar energy systems. Restrictions that would reduce the system's expected energy production by 10% or more are prohibited. HOAs may impose reasonable requirements regarding placement and appearance but cannot effectively prevent installation. Similar protections exist for EV chargers and satellite dishes under Illinois law. HOAs may require architectural review board approval of system design before installation begins.
HOA blocking installation: homeowner may challenge under state law. HOA fines for compliant installation: unenforceable.
Aurora, IL
Aurora requires vehicles on residential property to be registered, operable, and have current plates. Inoperable or unregistered vehicles must be stored in e...
Aurora, IL
Aurora prohibits commercial vehicles above B-plate classification from parking or storage in residential areas. This includes tow trucks, panel trucks, dump ...
Aurora, IL
Aurora limits residential fences to a maximum height of 6 feet (including posts and end caps), restricts fences within 15 feet of intersecting property lines...
Aurora, IL
Aurora prohibits feeding wildlife that creates nuisance conditions. Trash must be secured to prevent wildlife encounters. The Fox River corridor attracts coy...
Aurora, IL
Aurora requires working smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors in all residences per Illinois law (425 ILCS 60 and 430 ILCS 135). Rental properties ar...
Aurora, IL
Aurora is not in a designated wildfire hazard zone. Illinois does not have wildland-urban interface zones like western states. Standard fire prevention codes...
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