NY Real Property Law §335-b prohibits HOAs and condominium boards from banning solar installations. HOAs may impose reasonable aesthetic guidelines but cannot effectively prohibit solar. Applies to Monroe County HOAs in Pittsford, Fairport, Webster subdivisions.
NY Real Property Law §335-b (effective 2019) voids any HOA covenant that prohibits installation of solar energy systems on residential property. HOAs may impose reasonable restrictions that do not significantly decrease efficiency or increase cost more than 10%. The statute covers condominium, homeowner association, and cooperative boards. Rochester-area HOAs in planned developments (Pittsford's Cobblestone, Brighton's Twelve Corners, Webster lake communities) must process solar applications within 60 days or deemed approved. Architectural review must use objective criteria. Ground-mounted systems may face stricter HOA review than rooftop. CC&R solar bans predating 2019 are unenforceable.
HOA refusal to approve: homeowner may petition NY Supreme Court; attorney fees recoverable. HOA-imposed efficiency/cost increases >10%: voidable. HOA fines for non-compliance with reasonable aesthetic rules: enforceable.
Rochester, NY
Rochester regulates industrial and manufacturing noise under its general excessive-noise prohibition. No separate dBA limit by zone is codified; all operatio...
Rochester, NY
Rochester addresses excessive animal noise under Chapter 75 and animal control regulations. Dogs and other animals that create persistent noise disturbances ...
Rochester, NY
Rochester regulates noise under Chapter 75 of the municipal code. Excessive noise between 10 PM and 7 AM is specifically restricted. The city prohibits any l...
Rochester, NY
Rochester requires driveways to meet city specifications. Vehicles must be parked on improved surfaces and may not block sidewalks. Driveway modifications in...
Rochester, NY
Rochester restricts RV and boat storage in residential areas. Recreational vehicles and boats may be stored on residential properties with limitations on loc...
Rochester, NY
Rochester restricts parking of large commercial vehicles in residential zones. Semi-trucks, heavy equipment, and large commercial vehicles may not be stored ...
See how Rochester's hoa restrictions rules stack up against other locations.
Help us keep this page accurate. If you notice an error or outdated information, let us know.