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Extracted standards
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- ARB review in AP/CP districts
Solar energy systems in AP and CP districts are subject to review and approval from the Architectural Review Board.
- Ground-mounted prohibitedProhibitedNot allowed in the district at all, short of rezoning or a variance.
No ground-mounted solar energy generation facilities shall be permitted.
A solar energy system, together with its support, shall not itself exceed a height of 15 feet unless otherwise required.
- ProhibitedProhibitedNot allowed in the district at all, short of rezoning or a variance. in Colonial Williamsburg HistoricHistoric districtAn area where exterior changes need design review to protect its character. Area
Solar energy systems are not permitted in the Colonial Williamsburg Historic Area CW.
- Rooftop heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. allowance in specific districts
In RS-1, RS-2, RS-3, RDT, LB-1, PDC, PDU, Limited Industrial-1, rooftop systems may extend up to 5 feet above roof.
- Rooftop heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. in other districts
In all other districts, rooftop systems subject to same height/area limitations as stair towers, etc., and set back from front wall 1 ft per foot of height above roof.
From the ordinance
Solar energy systems are not permitted in the Colonial Williamsburg Historic Area CW... a solar energy system may be installed on the roof... may extend up to five feet above the highest point of the roof... No ground-mounted solar energy generation facilities shall be permitted... shall not itself exceed a height of 15 feet...