The Board passed a new resolution regarding solar energy collection devices and facilities. It has been included in the Handbook and Resolutions document found on this page: https://foxfield.org/handbook-and-resolutions/
Guidelines are below.
A. Size and Type
1. Solar collection energy devices and facilities shall be as close to flat on the roof as possible (parallel to roof surface and flush mounted).
2. The size of solar collection energy devices and facilities shall be within current net metering limitations.
3. Design of solar collection energy devices and/or facilities must be compatible, blend in, and be in architectural harmony with the design of the Dwelling Unit.
B. Location
1. Solar collection energy devices and facilities must be installed on the individually owned Dwelling Unit.
2. Solar collection energy devices and facilities shall be located in a place on the Dwelling Unit that is shielded from view from the private streets owned by the Association as Common Area to the maximum extent possible so long as the location is this requirement is deemed a Reasonable Restriction pursuant to Section 55.1-1820.1.C of the POAA.
3. Ground mount systems are prohibited so long as a location on the Dwelling Unit permits the Owner to collect and store solar energy and the Architectural Control Committee determines there is sufficient space.
C. Association Approval
1. No solar collection energy devices and facilities shall be erected, placed, altered or installed until the plans and specification showing the location of the solar collection energy devices and facilities shall be filed with and approved by the Covenants Committee, also known as the Architectural Review Board, as to quality of workmanship and materials, color, texture, harmony of external design with surrounding structures, location with respect to topography and finished grade elevation, and the effect on the outlook from surrounding property and other factors which will affect the desirability and suitability of the construction.
2. Any aggrieved Owner-applicant may appeal a decision of the Covenants Committee to the Board.
D. Installation
1. All installations shall be completed so they do not damage the Common Area or any other Owner’s Lot or Dwelling Unit.
2. Wiring and other components shall be concealed as much as possible so long as concealment is a deemed a Reasonable Restriction pursuant to Section 55.1-1820.1.C of the POAA.
E. Maintenance and Safety
1. The solar collection energy devices and facilities shall be kept in good order and repair. In the event of fire, windstorm or other damage, no solar collection energy devices and facilities shall be permitted to remain in a damaged condition for longer than three (3) months. In the event that a safety concern is created, the Owner of the Dwelling Unit shall address it immediately.
2. Solar collection energy devices and facilities shall be installed, secured, and maintained in a manner that complies with all applicable County and State codes, laws and regulations, including the obtaining of all required permits and inspections.
F. Use of Community Facilities and Prohibited Encroachment
1. The Association prohibits the installation of solar energy collection devices and facilities on the Common Area or Community Facilities, as this may be deemed an exclusive use of the Common Area or Community Facilities by an Owner which is not expressly authorized in the Declaration. However, the Board reserves the authority to make improvements and install solar energy collection devices and facilities on the Common Area and/or Community Facilities for the use of the Association as it sees fit in its discretion.
2. The Association prohibits the installation of solar energy collection devices and facilities on the Lot or Dwelling Unit that encroach on the Common Area, Community Facilities, or any other Owner’s Lot or Dwelling Unit.
G. Enforcement
1. The Association, or any Owner, shall have the right to enforce the Declaration and any provision of this Resolution according to the remedies set forth in Article XIII, Section 13.03 of the Declaration and Sections 55.1-1819 and 55.1-1828 of the POAA.
2. Any installation of solar energy collection devices and facilities approved by the Association prior to the adoption of this Resolution is deemed to be grandfathered in. In the event that those “grandfathered” solar energy collection devices and facilities be substantially repaired or replaced, the provisions of this Resolution shall then apply.