Architectural bureaucracy [RE-wrenches]

[Dan Whigham, SC Solar]

We have the same issue in the historic district of Charleston, South
Carolina. Nothing can be viewed from the Streets that would impact the
"feel" of the Historic District. The laws vary from state to state. Florida
has a law protecting PV users, but just like covenant,codes ,and
restrictions in home owners associations, it can be a loosing battle. You
want to work with them, if you win the fight it will, could start again with
the permit office.

Best Regards,

Dan Whigham
SC Solar
www.scsolar.com
803-802-5522


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From: "William Miller" <wrmiller at slonet.org>
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Sent: Wednesday, January 14, 2004 1:15 AM
Subject: Architectural bureaucracy [RE-wrenches]


> Friends:
>
> I am doing a commercial PV installation in a downtown area.  The project
is
> in a "Historical District."  The junior planner reviewing the permit
> application is making hints that the panels can not be allowed to be seen
> from the street.  My research indicates that if it is anticipated that any
> portion of the modules can be seen from the street, the project needs to
be
> reviewed by the Architectural Review Board and the "Cultural Heritage
> Commission" (or some similarly named bodies), at about $1,000.00 per
review.
>
> Can a city planner mandate this?  Is there any state law or case law that
> protects a citizens right to collect sunlight without undue governmental
> obstruction?
>
> I appreciate any input on this.
>
> William Miller
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