Westerville allows rooftop solar as a by-right accessory use in all residential zones. Solar installations require building and electrical permits from the Building Division, typical combined fee around 200 dollars. Westerville Electric, the municipal utility, offers net metering under its Solar Rider tariff.
Westerville Zoning Code does not restrict solar panels as residential accessory use. Permits required: building permit for structural attachment and electrical permit for interconnection, obtained from the Westerville Building Division (150 West Main Street). Plan review verifies roof load capacity and NEC 2020/OBC compliance. Because Westerville Electric is a municipal utility (not AEP Ohio), net metering is governed by the utilitys Solar Rider, which credits excess generation at a rate typically lower than full retail. System size commonly capped at 120 percent of historical annual usage. Ground-mounted arrays must meet accessory structure setbacks (5 feet side and rear).
Unpermitted install: stop-work, double permit fee. Unapproved interconnection: utility disconnect until inspection passes.
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