NC GS §160D-914 — Residential Solar Collector Protection (NC)
Tracked preemption from the North Carolina overlay bundle.
Overview
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Effective
2021-07-01
Sunset
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Authority
state
Scope
state:NC
Other North Carolina preemptions
NC S.L. 2023-108 (HB 409) — Statewide By-Right ADU MandateNC GS §160D-907 — Family Care Homes as Residential UseNC GS §160D-910 — Manufactured Housing Anti-ExclusionNC GS §160D-921 — Tree Ordinance Local-Act RequirementNC GS §160D-903 — Bona Fide Farm Exemption from County ZoningNC HB 130 (2021) — Vested Rights Protections for Permit ApplicationsNC GS §160D Article 9 Part 4 — Historic Preservation Commission AuthorityNC GS §160D-702 — Building Design Element Preemption (1-2 Family Detached)
Trigger predicate
When this evaluates true for a parcel, the law's preempted fields take precedence over base zoning.
parcel.base_zone_category ∈ {res_sf, res_2f}Preempted fields
2 fields on the base district schema are rewritten when the trigger fires.
| Field | Op | Value | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
base_districts[category=res_sf].solar_prohibition | waive | — | Any ordinance prohibiting solar collectors on detached 1-2 family dwellings is void and unenforceable |
base_districts[category=res_sf].solar_rear_side_roof_restriction | waive | — | Cannot restrict solar on roof slopes not visible from public street |
Citation
Authority source
N.C.G.S. §160D-914
§ §160D-914
Research notes
Voids deed restrictions, covenants, and local ordinances prohibiting solar collectors on detached 1-2 family dwellings. Cities may regulate: street-facing visible installations (street-facing face only), and installations in locally designated historic districts or landmarks. Cannot use aesthetic review to effectively deny rear/side-roof solar.