Showing ordinances that apply to Lake Darby, OH
Lake Darby is an unincorporated community (population 4,731) in Franklin County, Ohio. Because Lake Darby is not an incorporated city, it does not have its own municipal code. Instead, Franklin County ordinances apply directly to properties here. The hoa restrictions rules below are the ones that govern your area.
Ohio has NO solar access law unlike California or Florida. HOAs in Franklin County may restrict or prohibit solar panels through covenants. Ohio ORC §5301.055 (2024 pending) proposed solar protection but not yet enacted. Check deed restrictions before installing.
Unlike 29 states with solar easement or solar access laws, Ohio does not protect homeowner solar rights against HOA restrictions. Many Franklin County HOAs in New Albany, Dublin, and Grove City restrict solar panels to rear-facing roofs only or prohibit entirely. Architectural Review Committee approval typically required. Some HOAs cap panel count or require aesthetic matching. Ohio General Assembly has considered solar access legislation multiple sessions without passage. Homeowners should review CC&Rs before investing in solar design. Solar easements between neighbors are enforceable under ORC §5301.63.
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