Laramie Solar Energy Use in Zoning Districts

Code of Ordinances § 15.14.030 encourages the use of solar to decrease city’s dependence on non-renewable energy sources. The code permits solar energy systems in all zoning districts subject to certain requirements. Private restrictions on solar energy systems, such as homeowner’s association covenants or restrictions, shall not be permitted.

In solar retrofit installations, solar energy collectors, storage tanks and equipment, roof ponds, or other solar equipment appurtenant to a solar energy system may exceed by three feet the maximum height limits. Systems taller than three feet above any maximum height shall be subject to the conditional use permit process set forth in subsection. In solar retrofit installations, solar energy collectors, storage tanks and equipment, roof ponds, or other solar equipment appurtenant to a solar energy system may extend into the required setbacks a maximum of three feet.