Antioch § 10.20.1 Zoning & Land Use Section Rules And Definitions This section defines what constitutes a "SOLAR FARM" within the municipality. It includes solar panel arrays on ground mounts or poles that are a primary use of the land or are intended for wholesale/retail electricity sales. View in Antioch’s full code →
Bannockburn § 260.911 Zoning & Land Use Section Wind energy systems This section establishes regulations for building-mounted and small wind energy systems, aiming to ensure safety, minimize adverse effects, and promote sustainable energy production in Bannockburn. It also includes definitions for key terms related to wind energy systems. View in Bannockburn’s full code →
Bannockburn § 260.912 Zoning & Land Use Section Solar and geothermal energy systems This section establishes regulations for the installation, operation, and maintenance of solar and geothermal energy systems in Bannockburn. It aims to ensure safety, promote sustainable energy, and facilitate energy cost savings while requiring compliance with all applicable laws and permits. View in Bannockburn’s full code →
Barrington Hills § 5.2.1 Zoning & Land Use Section Definitions This section provides definitions for various terms used within Barrington Hills' zoning ordinance, including general construction rules for interpreting the text and specific definitions for accessory buildings/uses, acres, active solar energy systems, and agricultural uses. View in Barrington Hills’s full code →
Barrington Hills § 5.3.14 Zoning & Land Use Section Solar Energy System Regulations This section establishes regulations for the installation and operation of solar energy systems in Barrington Hills, aiming to promote safe and efficient use of renewable energy while preserving the Village's character and property values. It outlines solar energy systems as permitted accessory uses, requiring building permits and compliance with all applicable codes. View in Barrington Hills’s full code →
Bartlett § 9.3.18 Buildings & Construction Section Solar Energy System Installations This section outlines the building permit fees for installing solar energy systems in Bartlett. The fee is tiered based on the number of solar panels included in the installation. View in Bartlett’s full code →
Beecher § 10.13.19 Section Solar Energy Systems This ordinance section outlines general requirements, application procedures, and usage rules for solar energy systems within all zoning districts. It mandates building permits, adherence to industry standards, and specific application details, while also addressing the sale of excess energy to utility companies. View in Beecher’s full code →
Bellwood § 150.14 Buildings & Construction Section Solar Energy Code This section adopts the International Solar Energy Code, 2018 edition, as the standard for solar energy installations in Bellwood. It also notes that amendments to this code will be found in separate applicable adopted codes. View in Bellwood’s full code →
Braceville § 156.400 Zoning & Land Use Section Large Solar Energy Systems This section of the Braceville ordinance regulates the permitting of Large Solar Energy Systems as a special use in agricultural and industrial zoning districts. It aims to balance resource protection and aesthetic quality with the public's health, safety, and welfare. View in Braceville’s full code →
Broadview § 10.10.2 Zoning & Land Use Section Purpose This section outlines the Village of Broadview's purposes for adopting standards related to solar energy installations. It emphasizes promoting safe and efficient solar energy use, encouraging renewable resources, supporting sustainable practices, and aligning with climate change and regional planning goals. View in Broadview’s full code →
Broadview § 10.10.3 Zoning & Land Use Section Definitions This section provides definitions for various types of solar energy systems, including those integrated into buildings, community-focused systems, and ground-mounted installations. It distinguishes between systems for on-site use, off-site retail, and wholesale electricity sales. View in Broadview’s full code →
Broadview § 10.10.4 Zoning & Land Use Section Permitted Accessory Use This section permits solar energy systems as an accessory use in all zoning districts where structures are allowed, outlining specific height and setback requirements. Deviations from design standards necessitate a special use permit. View in Broadview’s full code →
Broadview § 10.10.5 Zoning & Land Use Section Principal Uses This section establishes Broadview's regulations for ground-mounted commercial or utility-scale solar energy systems as a principal use, requiring them to be special uses in selected districts and outlining specific site design standards including setbacks and screening requirements. View in Broadview’s full code →
Broadview § 10.10.7 Zoning & Land Use Section Restrictions On Solar Energy Systems Limited This section prohibits homeowners' agreements, covenants, or other contracts from restricting the installation of solar energy systems. It also mandates that any energy policy statement from a common interest community cannot be more restrictive than the Village's own solar energy standards. View in Broadview’s full code →
Broadview § 10.10.8 Zoning & Land Use Section Renewable Energy Condition For Certain Permits This section allows the Village of Broadview to mandate on-site renewable energy systems, zero-net-energy or carbon designs, or clean energy systems as a condition for approving Planned Unit Developments (PUDs) and Special Use Permits. This is done to mitigate specific development impacts like electric system performance, greenhouse gas emissions, and transportation-related emissions. View in Broadview’s full code →
Broadview § 10.10.9 Zoning & Land Use Section Solar Roof Incentives This section encourages and incentivizes solar energy integration in new construction and redevelopment in Broadview. It offers density bonuses for subdivisions that incorporate solar, designates solar-ready buildings, and provides a pathway for solar access variances with specific lot and covenant requirements. View in Broadview’s full code →
Calumet City § 14.382 Buildings & Construction Section Solar energy systems This section outlines Calumet City's regulations for roof-mounted solar energy systems, aiming to ensure they are compatible with community character and meet safety standards. It establishes design, installation, and material requirements for these systems. View in Calumet City’s full code →
Campton Hills § 10.5.4 Zoning & Land Use Section Exemptions For Right-Of-Way And Public Utilities This section exempts certain traditional utility infrastructure from zoning regulations in Campton Hills. However, it explicitly excludes wireless telecommunications, amateur radio towers, solar and wind energy systems, and utility company buildings from these exemptions. View in Campton Hills’s full code →
Campton Hills § 10.8.8 Zoning & Land Use Section Renewable Energy Structures And Uses This section outlines regulations for renewable energy structures and uses within Campton Hills. It permits electric vehicle (EV) charging stations as accessory uses in various locations and establishes standards for solar panel placement, height, and integration, as well as for wind turbines. View in Campton Hills’s full code →
Carol Stream § 16.5.9 Zoning & Land Use Section Solar Energy Collection Systems (See Figure 16-5-9(A)) This ordinance permits solar energy collection systems as an accessory use in all zoning districts, establishing specific regulations for building-mounted and free-standing systems regarding location, height, setbacks, and architectural integration. View in Carol Stream’s full code →
Carpentersville § 15.10.090 Buildings & Construction Section Amendments to This section amends the International Solar Energy Provisions/2018 by deleting a subsection and requiring that solar system construction documents be prepared and sealed by a licensed Illinois Structural Engineer for roof structural integrity and a licensed Illinois Professional Engineer for electrical calculations. View in Carpentersville’s full code →
Cary § 14.3.1 Zoning & Land Use Section Solar energy collection systems This section permits solar energy collection systems as an accessory use in all zoning districts in Cary. It outlines specific conditions for both building-mounted and free-standing systems, including limitations on size, height, location, and architectural integration. View in Cary’s full code →
Cary § 14.3.2 Zoning & Land Use Section Wind energy collection systems This section establishes performance standards for small wind energy systems, differentiating between those mounted on structures and those on towers. It outlines specific requirements for height, diameter, visual appearance, lighting, setbacks, and clear zones to regulate their installation and impact. View in Cary’s full code →
Chicago § 18.28.1502.4.2 Buildings & Construction Section Vacuum. This section requires that solar energy system components must be designed to withstand vacuum conditions or be protected by vacuum relief valves if subjected to a vacuum during operation or shutdown. View in Chicago’s full code →
Chicago § 18.28.924.1 Buildings & Construction Section General. This section requires stationary fuel cell power systems with a power output not exceeding 10 MW to be tested according to ANSI/CSA America FC 1 and installed in accordance with manufacturer instructions, NFPA 853, and local building and fire codes. View in Chicago’s full code →
Chicago § 18.29.601.4 Buildings & Construction Section Solar Energy Utilization. This section mandates that solar energy systems for heating potable water must comply with applicable article requirements and ensures they do not compromise cross-connection or potable water supply protection measures. View in Chicago’s full code →
Clarendon Hills § 20.3.4 Zoning & Land Use Section Exemptions For Rights-Of-Way And Public Utilities This section exempts certain standard utility infrastructure from zoning regulations and permits them in any district. However, it explicitly excludes wireless telecommunications, amateur radio towers, solar, and wind energy systems, which must comply with all other applicable ordinances. View in Clarendon Hills’s full code →
Coal City § 156.162.1 Zoning & Land Use Section Small-scale solar energy conversion systems This section allows small-scale solar energy conversion systems (SSECs) as an accessory use in all zoning districts, outlining specific requirements for installation, maintenance, and appearance. It mandates adherence to utility notification, structural integrity, and safety standards. View in Coal City’s full code →
Coal City § 156.163 Zoning & Land Use Section Wind energy conversion systems This section permits small-scale wind energy conversion (SWEC) systems as an accessory use in all zoning districts within Coal City, establishing specific requirements for their placement, dimensions, appearance, and operational performance. View in Coal City’s full code →
Crete § 28.397 Zoning & Land Use Section Height This section establishes height restrictions for ground-mounted solar energy systems. Buildings and structures related to the system must adhere to the zoning district's height limits, and the system itself cannot exceed 20 feet in height at its maximum tilt. View in Crete’s full code →