New Jersey limits homeowner association rules that would prohibit or unreasonably restrict the installation of solar collectors on owner-occupied units.
Under N.J.S.A. 45:22A-48.2, planned real estate developments cannot adopt or enforce restrictions that prohibit the installation of solar collectors on the rooftop of any residential dwelling unit owned by the association member. Associations may adopt reasonable aesthetic rules but cannot impose conditions that significantly impair performance or increase cost. The statute applies uniformly to associations governed by the Planned Real Estate Development Full Disclosure Act, regardless of municipality.
Unenforceable HOA solar bans expose associations to declaratory and injunctive relief; owners may seek attorney's fees in successful enforcement actions.
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East Orange, NJ
East Orange Ch. 184 (Noise Pollution) prohibits unreasonably loud noise disturbing residents. General nuisance-based standard; no single specific quiet-hours...
East Orange, NJ
East Orange Ch. 184 prohibits noise from animals that unreasonably disturbs residents. Animal control enforced by the city under NJ state animal laws (N.J.S....
East Orange, NJ
Machinery and construction activity near residential buildings restricted to 7 a.m.–6 p.m. under East Orange Ch. 184. After-hours work requires a temporary p...
East Orange, NJ
No local aircraft noise ordinance in East Orange. Newark Liberty International Airport is ~4 miles away. Aircraft noise is federally preempted under FAA auth...
East Orange, NJ
Heavy commercial vehicles are restricted from parking overnight in East Orange residential zones under zoning code (Land Use Ordinance Ch. 51) and state traf...
East Orange, NJ
East Orange's density makes long-term RV and trailer parking impractical. No specific RV ordinance found, but commercial and residential parking rules effect...
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