We are happy to see that some of our neighbors are able to go green and install solar panels. This is a great way to reduce your carbon footprint. All plans must be preapproved by the Architectural Review Committee PRIOR to installation. The board has approved the following guidelines to help homeowners that may wish to install solar panels:
- Raised or tilted solar panels will only be installed on the rear roof or in a configuration that will function as a porch cover or on top of a pergola (see http://www.premierpower.com/solar_energy_residential/solar_paneLpatio_cover.php).
- Front roof solar panels will only be flush mounted. This also applies to side roofs that face a street.
- The color of the panels and trim of the support structure will be limited to black, brown, gray or non-reflective metallic as provided by the manufacturer.
- The highest point of a solar panel will be lower than the ridge of the roof where it is attached.
- Piping and electrical connections will be located directly under and/or within the perimeter of the panel and invisible from all street angles.
- All painted surfaces will be kept in good repair.
The bottom line is that we want to encourage solar panels and energy conservation, but in a minimally obtrusive way.
