Showing ordinances that apply to Lake Harbor, FL
Lake Harbor is an unincorporated community (population 49) in Palm Beach County, Florida. Because Lake Harbor is not an incorporated city, it does not have its own municipal code. Instead, Palm Beach County ordinances apply directly to properties here. The hoa restrictions rules below are the ones that govern your area.
Florida Statute §163.04 strongly preempts HOA restrictions on solar panels in Palm Beach County. HOAs may regulate placement for aesthetics only if performance is not impaired. Outright prohibitions are void.
FL §163.04 declares any deed restriction, covenant, or HOA rule prohibiting solar collectors on owner-controlled property to be void and unenforceable. HOAs retain limited authority to determine specific placement (e.g., requiring rear-facing roof) so long as alternative placement does not significantly impair system performance or increase installation cost. Burden of proof is on the HOA to show their requirement does not impair function. Owners denied installation can sue HOA for legal fees, damages, and injunctive relief.
HOA prohibition: void and unenforceable per state law. HOA forcing impaired placement: owner may sue for fees and damages. PBC does not enforce HOA disputes (private civil matter).
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