mikeinnyc
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NYC Solar Code FMA
(15) Accessory power systems, including, but not limited to, generators, solar energy systems, fuel cells, batteries and other energy storage systems, provided that:
(i) all equipment shall be subject to the following location, enclosure, and screening requirements, as applicable:
(a) all generators and cogeneration equipment accessory to buildings other than single- or two-family residences shall be completely enclosed within a building or other structure, except as necessary for mechanical ventilation;
(b) all other types of equipment, including generators and cogeneration equipment serving single- or two-family residences, may be unenclosed, provided that such equipment is located at least five feet from any lot line. However, if the area bounding all such equipment, as drawn by a rectangle from its outermost perimeter in plan view, exceeds 25 square feet, such equipment shall be screened in its entirety on all sides. Such screening may be opaque or perforated, provided that where perforated materials are provided, not more than 50 percent of the face is open;
(c) where any equipment is located in a front yard, the entire width of such portion of such equipment facing a street, whether open or enclosed, shall be fully screened by vegetation; and
(ii) the size of all equipment, including any screening or portions of any building or other structure enclosing such equipment, shall not exceed:
(a) an area equivalent to 25 percent of a required yard, or rear yard equivalent, and in addition, in front yards, is limited to an area not exceeding 25 square feet. However, for corner lots, one front yard may be treated as a side yard for the purpose of applying such size restrictions;
This is a Joke. That's ONE PANEL LIMIT 3 x 5 or 15 sq feet I have a south-facing front of my house with the front yard and the rear of the house is fubar covered in shade and high taxes. NYC wants a PERMIT for ONE PANEL in the front yard. No wonder why all my rich neighbors left for Texas, Tennessee, and Florida.
I feel like I have no shot of even doing anything solar. I always follow the rules and regulations but this time I'm Pissed off.
I'll find a way... at best Im getting a 4kwh system. I'm stuck here for now but I'm planning my escape from the country of NYC.
(15) Accessory power systems, including, but not limited to, generators, solar energy systems, fuel cells, batteries and other energy storage systems, provided that:
(i) all equipment shall be subject to the following location, enclosure, and screening requirements, as applicable:
(a) all generators and cogeneration equipment accessory to buildings other than single- or two-family residences shall be completely enclosed within a building or other structure, except as necessary for mechanical ventilation;
(b) all other types of equipment, including generators and cogeneration equipment serving single- or two-family residences, may be unenclosed, provided that such equipment is located at least five feet from any lot line. However, if the area bounding all such equipment, as drawn by a rectangle from its outermost perimeter in plan view, exceeds 25 square feet, such equipment shall be screened in its entirety on all sides. Such screening may be opaque or perforated, provided that where perforated materials are provided, not more than 50 percent of the face is open;
(c) where any equipment is located in a front yard, the entire width of such portion of such equipment facing a street, whether open or enclosed, shall be fully screened by vegetation; and
(ii) the size of all equipment, including any screening or portions of any building or other structure enclosing such equipment, shall not exceed:
(a) an area equivalent to 25 percent of a required yard, or rear yard equivalent, and in addition, in front yards, is limited to an area not exceeding 25 square feet. However, for corner lots, one front yard may be treated as a side yard for the purpose of applying such size restrictions;
This is a Joke. That's ONE PANEL LIMIT 3 x 5 or 15 sq feet I have a south-facing front of my house with the front yard and the rear of the house is fubar covered in shade and high taxes. NYC wants a PERMIT for ONE PANEL in the front yard. No wonder why all my rich neighbors left for Texas, Tennessee, and Florida.
I feel like I have no shot of even doing anything solar. I always follow the rules and regulations but this time I'm Pissed off.
I'll find a way... at best Im getting a 4kwh system. I'm stuck here for now but I'm planning my escape from the country of NYC.