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Allowed Accessory Uses and Structures in Carlsbad

This rule establishes the allowed accessory uses and structures for buildings in the City of Carlsbad – (d) Allowed residential accessory uses and structures include: 18. Solar energy conversion systems/solar panels. Solar energy conversion systems/solar panels may be located in any zoning district provided they are placed on the building roof or on the lot but not within the front or side-yard setback area.

Link:

  • Sec.56-70, D18

Policy Details:

Locale: Carlsbad, New Mexico [Southwest]
Climate zone: Zone 3B: Warm Dry
Jurisdiction: Municipality [<50K]
Smart Surface(s): Solar PV Canopies
Policy Type(s): City Code

Citation:

Sec.56-70, D18

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