Solar Panel Guidelines

These guidelines are an addition to Section 5.9 of the Eagles Landing covenants

As adopted by the board of governors of Eagles Landing HOA December 3, 2020

1. All plans for solar panel installations must be pre approved by the Design Committee (DC) prior to installation.

 Applications submitted to the Design Committee should include the following.

   a. A diagram "drawn to scale" by the licensed contractor installing the system showing where the system will be installed:  

   b. Photos of the roof area where the array will be mounted

   c. Material to be used and/or manufacturer's description of the system, photos and/or pictures of the system and color of the system.

   d. Where possible, provide photos of similar existing systems as examples. 

2. The installation of all solar heating and cooling systems shall only be done by a licensed installer or electrician.

3. The allowed location of solar panels is a rear-facing, roof-mounted array. Rear facing is defined as the side of the roof opposite the street.  

4. Flush-mounted panels are required. (i.e. – the plane of the array is parallel to the roof). In other words, the panels are mounted flat to the roof, not propped up at any angle.

5. All components of the solar system should be integrated into the design of the home. The color of the solar system components should generally conform to the color of the roof shingles to the extent practical, or match the color of the panel face. Solar "shingles" that mimic the look of a composite shingle are acceptable but should match the color of the current roof shingles as much as is practical and available.

7. Piping and electrical connections will be located directly under and/or within the perimeter of the panels, when possible, and placed as inconspicuous as possible when viewed from all angles.

8. Any devices already installed prior to the adopted date of this policy are grandfathered-in; provided, however, that if the devices so grandfathered in are later replaced by another or newer device, the new device will be fully subject to compliance with this Rule.

In cases when an agreement between the homeowner and the DC cannot be reached, refer to this quote from the Eagles Landing Covenants:

“The applicant may appeal an adverse Design Committee decision to the Board of the Association, which may reverse or modify such decision by a two-thirds vote of those directors present and voting at a meeting at which a quorum is present.”