New Jersey S610 prohibits zoning ordinances from regulating solar panels under certain conditions and limits fees for renewable energy installations.
New Jersey S610 prohibits municipal zoning ordinances from regulating the installation of photovoltaic solar energy systems on residential property under specific conditions. These conditions include roof-mounted systems where the panels and equipment extend 12 inches or less beyond the roofline or small ground-mounted systems with 10 or fewer panels situated more than 50 feet from the property boundary. The bill also limits fees for renewable energy installations to the municipality's costs for reviewing and approving applications.
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