This Chesapeake ordinance establishes that roof-mounted solar energy systems may be installed on the roof of residential properties as long as the solar energy system does not extend more than five feet above the highest point of the roof, or exceed the building’s height by 25%, whichever is less.
Policy Details:
Locale: Chesapeake, Virginia [Southeast]
Climate zone: Zone 4A: Mixed Humid
Jurisdiction: Municipality [>150K]
Smart Surface(s): Solar Photovoltaic Roof
Policy Type(s): City Code
Citation:
City of Chesapeake Code of Ordinances Section 13.2701
