HOAs in Boulder City cannot prohibit solar energy systems under NRS 116.335 and NRS 701B.200, though reasonable aesthetic guidelines are permitted if they do not significantly increase cost or reduce efficiency.
Nevada law strongly protects homeowner rights to install solar energy systems, and these protections apply to Boulder City HOA communities. NRS 116.335 prohibits HOA governing documents from unreasonably restricting solar collectors. NRS 701B.200, part of the Nevada Solar Rights Act, voids any covenant, restriction, or condition that prohibits or unreasonably restricts solar energy systems. Reasonable aesthetic restrictions are permitted only if they do not significantly increase the cost of the system or decrease its efficiency. HOAs may require advance architectural review, reasonable placement preferences that do not reduce performance, flashing and mounting standards, and requirements that conduit and equipment be painted to match surrounding surfaces. Ground-mounted systems may be regulated more strictly than roof-mounted systems in some communities. HOAs cannot require placement that reduces system output by more than 10 percent or adds substantial cost. Owners denied approval have appeal rights and can pursue complaints through the Nevada Real Estate Division CIC Ombudsman. Boulder City building permits do not override HOA review, but state law overrides HOA prohibitions.
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