Solar Panels A Hot Issue In Tuscany
Tuscany is a respected Meridian subdivision, and like most subdivisions, it has CCRs (Conditions, Covenants, and Restrictions).
The subdivision’s ACC (Architectural Control Committee) is responsible for ensuring that homeowners comply with those CCRs.
The latest hot-button issue in the Tuscany subdivision arose when a homeowner installed solar panels without (omigod!) the permission of the ACC.
That resulted in a threatening letter from the ACC to the homeowner.
Now, the issue has escalated to the local media, including a news report on KTVB.
This boils down to a clash of property rights vs. energy rights.
Or, beauty vs. practicality?
My guess is that this will end up with a state law that attempts to balance the two, as has already happened in nearly half of the states in the country.
This one will be interesting, but don’t expect a speedy resolution.
After all, we’re talking government trying to solve a local issue.
Source: KTVB.com article
January 15th, 2012 Posted in About Meridian, ID
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2 Responses to “Solar Panels A Hot Issue In Tuscany”
By Chris G on Jan 15, 2012
It will definitely be interesting. I’m surprised the homeowner thinks he can make money installing the panels (vice buying elex from Idaho Power).
It would get more interesting if the HOA gets an an injunction against the homeowner, and the court compels their removal.
He should’ve read his CC&R’s, and at least sent a letter to the ACC before going to this trouble. Another case case of “I like CC&R’s, until I run afoul of them.”
By philhoov on Jan 15, 2012
Yeah, there has to be more to this story.
My first thought was also to wonder why they didn’t read the CCRs when they bought.
That said, many buyers don’t see the CCRs until they are at the closing table and don’t read them.
My standard practice (as you know) is to provide them prior to making the offer.