Florida Statute 163.04 preempts HOA bans on solar panels and clotheslines. HOAs in West Palm Beach can require placement preferences (rear roof first) only if it does not impair system performance or increase cost more than minimally.
FL 163.04(2) makes any HOA covenant restricting solar collectors void and unenforceable. The HOA may determine specific location only if the alternative does not reduce system performance or significantly increase installation cost. Burden of proof is on the HOA. Solar Rights Act applies to PV, solar thermal, and solar pool heating. Condo associations covered under FL 718.113.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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