Fair Lawn requires a zoning permit and construction permits administered by the Department of Buildings and Inspections before installing rooftop or ground-mounted solar arrays.
Solar installations are reviewed under Fair Lawn's Chapter 125 Land Development zoning regulations and the State Uniform Construction Code. Homeowners and contractors must obtain a zoning permit confirming compliance with use, setback, and accessory structure rules, plus building and electrical permits issued by the Department of Buildings and Inspections. Site plans must demonstrate that buildings and lots are oriented to maximize solar gain where reasonable. New Jersey's Municipal Land Use Law also limits municipal restrictions on solar collectors as a permitted accessory use.
Stop-work orders, zoning violation notices, fines, required removal of unpermitted installations.
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