City of Chicago - Solar Zoning Policy

IL Solar/Wind Access Policy commercial industrial local government residential

Program Details

Program ID
5917
Effective Date
1/1/2015
Last Updated
9/22/2023

Eligibility

Eligible Sectors
commercial industrial local government residential
Eligible Technologies
solar photovoltaics

Program Summary

The City of Chicago has published a solar zoning policy to illustrate and streamline the requirements for zoning review of solar PV systems within the city. The published policy consists of guidelines and is not an ordinance; the City reserves the right to deny zoning approval to any PV system even if it meets the requirements listed in the policy.

Contact & Resources

Please verify current program details with the administering agency before making any financial decisions.

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