Elizabeth requires building and electrical permits for solar installations under N.J.A.C. 5:23 (NJ Uniform Construction Code). NJ's Solar Easement Act (N.J.S.A. 46:3-24) protects solar access. Net metering available statewide.
Solar panel installations in Elizabeth, Union Township, and all Union County municipalities require building and electrical permits under the NJ Uniform Construction Code (N.J.A.C. 5:23). Elizabeth's Construction Code Office reviews plans for structural roof capacity, electrical interconnection, inverter specs, and fire setbacks (3 ft from ridge/eaves, minimum 18-inch pathway). NJ's streamlined solar permitting (N.J.S.A. 52:27D-141.2) allows subcode officials to issue same-day residential solar permits under $500 total fees. Net metering is mandatory under N.J.S.A. 48:3-87; PSE&G serves most of Union County. NJ's Solar Easement Act (N.J.S.A. 46:3-24) allows property owners to secure written easements protecting solar access. Ground-mounted systems face zoning setback requirements (typically 10 ft side/rear).
Unpermitted installation: stop-work order, retroactive permits plus $500–$2,000 penalty (N.J.A.C. 5:23-2.31). Code violations: correction orders. Utility disconnection until interconnection agreement executed.
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