City of Ashland - Solar Rights Ordinance

Last updated: August 28, 2018

Program Overview

Implementing Sector:Local
Category:Regulatory Policy
State:Oregon
Incentive Type:Solar/Wind Access Policy
Web Site:http://www.ashland.or.us/Files/SolarBrochure_WebFormat.pdf
Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies:Solar - Passive, Solar Water Heat, Solar Space Heat, Solar Thermal Electric, Solar Photovoltaics

Authorities

Name:City of Ashland Municipal Code Chapter 18.4.8

Summary

The City of Ashland has been promoting the use of solar energy since 1981, when it passed one of the first city-wide solar rights, or access, protection ordinances in the United States. This ordinance contains solar setback provisions designed to ensure that shadows at the north property line do not exceed a certain height, depending on the zone in which the property is located.

Property owners can apply for a Solar Access Permit for protection of shading by vegetation only. Shading by buildings is protected by the solar setback provision.

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