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Planning and zoning for solar access. A guide for Minnesota communities

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:6838600

The purpose of this guide is to provide information on solar energy systems, solar access issues and protection techniques to enable planners, zoning administrators, and local elected officials to: Remove barriers to the use of solar energy in zoning ordinances and subdivision regulations; facilitate the access of solar systems in new and existing developments to sunlight by changes in zoning ordinances and subdivision regulations; and implement techniques to guarantee solar access.

Research Organization:
Minnesota Dept. of Energy and Economic Development, St. Paul (USA). Energy Div.
DOE Contract Number:
FG45-76CS60014
OSTI ID:
6838600
Report Number(s):
DOE/CS/60014-2; ON: DE84012695
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English