S.204

Prohibits municipal zoning ordinances from regulating solar panels under certain circumstances; limits fees for certain renewable energy installations.

Introduced·1/9/24
Introduced Text

New Jersey S204 prohibits zoning ordinances from regulating solar panels under certain conditions and limits fees for renewable energy installations.

New Jersey S204 aims to protect property owners' rights to install solar panels on residential properties by prohibiting municipal zoning ordinances from regulating such installations under specific conditions. The bill exempts roof-mounted systems where panels extend 12 inches or less beyond the roofline or above the roof's highest point, and ground-mounted systems with 10 or fewer panels situated more than 50 feet from property boundaries.

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Where it stands

Current
Environment and Energy Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 9, 2024

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee