§ 8-2q — Simplified approval process re solar canopies.

(a) As used in this section, “solar canopy” means an outdoor, shade-providing structure that hosts solar photovoltaic panels located above a parking or driving area, pedestrian walkway, courtyard, canal or other utilized surface that is installed in a manner that maintains the function of the area beneath the structure. “Solar canopy” includes any carport. (b) Notwithstanding any provision of any municipal charter or ordinance, the planning commission, zoning commission or combined planning and zoning commission of each municipality may amend any regulations adopted pursuant to subsection (a) of section 8-2 to establish a simplified approval process for any application to build a solar canopy in such municipality. (c) Notwithstanding any provision of any municipal charter or ordinance, the planning commission, zoning commission or combined planning and zoning commission of each municipality may approve or deny any land use application to build a solar canopy in such municipality not later than six months after the filing date of such application.

Legislative History

(P.A. 24-31, S. 3; 24-151, S. 113.) History: P.A. 24-31 effective July 1, 2024; P.A. 24-151 amended Subsecs. (b) and (c) to replace “shall” with “may”, effective July 1, 2024.