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Town and Village of Greene (NY)

New York Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements
NEC Code Version2023
Fire Setback Enforced0

Codes

NEC Code Version
2023
Code List

2025 NEW YORK STATE BUILDING CODE

2025 NEW YORK STATE RESIDENTIAL CODE

2025 NEW YORK STATE FIRE CODE

2025 NEW YORK STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE

2025 NEW YORK STATE EXISTING BUILDING CODE

2025 NEW YORK STATE FUEL GAS CODE

2025 NEW YORK STATE MECHANICAL CODE

2025 NEW YORK STATE PLUMBING CODE

2025 NEW YORK STATE ENERGY STANDARD FOR SITES AND BUILDINGS EXCEPT LOW-RISE RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS

2023 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

ASCE Code Specification
ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

Revision Required
0
New Planset Required For Module Swap
0

Fire setbacks

Fire Setback Enforced
0
Setback Notes

Standard

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
115
Wind Notes

Exposure Category B

Snow Load
50
Reducible Snow Load Allowed
1
Max Attachment Spacing
96
Structural Notes
## Setbacks * at a glance, Mike, said the images of the setbacks above will pass * screenshots of verbiage is from Town & Village of Greene, NY Solar Law

Electrical

Electrical Load Calcs Required
Derates
Allowed POI
Line Side Taps,Load Side Taps,Meter Adapter,PV Breaker
Panel Schedule Required
Partial Home Backup
Temperature Rating
90
De Rating Ampacity
0.91

Battery / ESS

Unique Battery Placards Needed
0
ESS Notes

Standard

Separate ESS Disconnect Required
ESS Disconnect
ESS Elevation Detail Required
No

Plan set

Plan Set Requirements

Electrical load calcs required for ALL projects. (even for MPU)

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required
Yes
Ground Mount Notes

## REQUIREMENTS for permit approval: ### setbacks- * **minimum** required **side yard setback** is 50 ft * **minimum** required **rear yard setback** is 50 ft * **minimum** required **front yard setback** is 250 ft **or** 25 feet behind primary structure _whichever is less._ * **minimum** required for building **larger than 12 x 12 feet** is 25 ft ### height- * the height of the solar collector and any mounts shall not exceed 16 ft when oriented at maximum tilt ### fencing- * shall be screened from adjoining lots and street right-of-way through the use of architectural features, earth berms, landscaping, or other fencing that will harmonize with the character of the property and surrounding area. It shall not interfere with the normal operation os the solar collector.

Setback Front Yard
25
Setback Back Yard
50
Setback Side Yard
50
Compiled from public records, 2026. Requirements change with code cycles and local amendments. Verify with the Town and Village of Greene (NY) building department before you rely on this, and treat it as a research head start, not a ruling. Getting quotes? Run them through the quote checker first.