Fort Wayne treats residential rooftop solar as a permitted accessory use in all residential zones. Building and electrical permits required from Fort Wayne Building Department. Indiana Michigan Power net metering available under IC 8-1-40. Typical permit fees 100-200 dollars.
Under UDO Chapter 157, rooftop solar panels are a permitted accessory use in all residential and most commercial zones — no special approval needed. Ground-mounted arrays over 600 sq ft require a special use permit in R1. Building and electrical permits are issued by the Fort Wayne Building Department (260-427-1127). Combined permit fees typically run 100-200 dollars for residential systems. The Indiana Residential Code and NEC 690 apply. Indiana Michigan Power (I and M) offers net metering under IC 8-1-40 (grandfathered) and subsequent Excess Distributed Generation program at reduced compensation. Federal Investment Tax Credit (ITC) 30 percent applies through 2032. HOAs cannot unreasonably restrict solar under IC 32-21-12.
Unpermitted installation: stop-work, re-inspection 100 dollars, possible removal. Electrical without permit: 500 dollars plus utility interconnection denial.
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