13. Solar Panels
13.1 All solar panels must have ACC approval before work begins.
13.2 Solar panels may be placed on rear-facing roofs and walls flush with the surface on which they are mounted.
13.3 Because some locations within our development are requiring solar panels to be placed in areas other than rear-facing roofs, we have revised our standard to address this situation. Homeowners should understand that the size and location of any solar system is a sensitive subject as it relates to keeping the look and feel of the natural surrounding that our Covenants and Standards seek to protect. The following are general guidelines that will be used in considering any system for approval by the ACC.
13.4 Construction drawings of the proposed installation must be provided. They should be drawn to show the location and the number of solar panels, attachment to roof structure, and location of any other exterior system components.
13.5 A sample or illustrated brochure of the proposed solar unit, which clearly depicts the unit and defines the material used, should be submitted with the application.
13.6 Solar panels, wherever possible, should be installed on the plane of the roof (flush mounted).
13.7 Solar panels must be firmly secured to the roof in accordance with local building codes.
13.8 Solar panels or other components not mounted on the roof (ground mount) must be installed within the specific setbacks as indicated by the plat. Ground mounted panels shall be screened/fenced from view, from adjacent properties.
13.9 All exterior plumbing and electrical lines must be painted in a color scheme consistent with the structure and materials adjacent to the pipes.
13.10 If aluminum trim is visible, it shall be anodized or color treated. Approvals will be made on a case-by-case basis. Approval may be granted for some locations and not others simply based on how dominant the system appears in the view of the neighbors and as judged by the ACC. If at any time the condition or appearance of the solar system becomes unsightly or in disrepair, the homeowner is responsible for the removal and/or repair to bring the home back into compliance with our Covenants and Standards.
34. Contractors
34.1 All contractors performing work to the exterior of the property requiring ACC approval must be licensed and must provide the ACC with proof of insurance prior to starting work.
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