City of Alexandria
Alexandria’s Major Environmental Achievements since Adoption of the Environmental Action Plan 2030 (2009 – 2017)
11/27/2017
SolSmart Designees
Alexandria
Virginia
Population: 159,428
Designation Level:
SolSmart Gold
Year Designated:
Silver 2019 / Gold 2020
- Created an online permitting checklist, increasing transparency for community members and solar installers
- Reviewed local zoning codes and identified restrictions that intentionally or unintentionally prohibit solar PV development
- Allowed solar by-right accessory use in all zones (so solar installations don’t require special permits or hearings)
- Cross-trained both inspection and permitting staff on solar PV
- Provided a streamlined permitting pathway for small PV systems
