City of Chicago - Solar Zoning Policy
Quick Summary
Chicago's solar zoning policy provides clear guidelines for residential rooftop and ground-mounted solar PV systems, helping streamline the approval process by laying out expected requirements; review your specific property with the city to confirm zoning compliance, as the city may still deny approval even if your system meets the published guidelines.
AI-generated summary • Updated 7/12/2026
Program Details
- Program ID
- 5917
- Last Updated
- 9/22/2023
Eligibility
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
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