Jackson Township, York County

“Active and passive solar systems, wind energy systems and similar alternate energy systems, including customary energy storage accessories, shall be permitted for the production, collection, movement, distribution or storage of heated water, air or other medium that is intended for conveyance to a principal or accessory building. Systems may include the following, subject to the requirements contained herein: (a) Solar panels with a combined glazing area of 65 square feet or less may be placed in any required yard but shall not be closer than two feet from any property line. (b) Solar panels with a combined glazing area in excess of 65 square feet, provided that: [1] Solar panels attached to a principal structure shall comply with the zoning setbacks prescribed for a principal structure in the applicable zoning district. [2] Solar panels that are freestanding or attached to an accessory structure shall comply with the accessory structure requirements of this chapter. (c) Solar greenhouses attached to principal structures shall meet all yard requirements for a principal structure in the applicable zoning district. Solar greenhouses attached to accessory structures shall meet all yard requirements specified for accessory structures in this chapter. (d) Detached solar greenhouses shall meet all yard requirements specified for accessory structures in this chapter.”