’26 Article 6 – Replace the Solar Energy Systems Ordinance

What it Means: This Article would repeal current Solar Panels Ordinance and replace with a new Solar Systems Ordinance to:

• Include and define Accessory Use Solar Installation
• Provide comprehensive and current standards for a variety of solar installations
• Add new definitions (heights, setbacks, location on property, co-compliance, emergency access).
• Outline new permitting requirements to deal with historical structures, fencing, site management, stormwater management, submission/approvals requirements.
• Most changes address new types of solar installations that were not included in the original ordinance

No one spoke for or against this Article at Deliberative Session, other than to explain it.

However, someone asked whether solar installation over a parking lot would be permitted.  The answer: it is a potentially allowed installation under “Accessory Use”.

The changes incorporated in Article 6 are highlighted here.

https://intheknowhampton.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/httpswww.hamptonnh.govDocumentCenterView11363Article-06-Amendment-5_Solar-Energy-Systems-Ordinance.pdf