SolSmart Designees
Cary
North Carolina
Population: 170,282
Designation Level:
SolSmart Gold
Year Designated:
Silver 2021 / Gold 2022
- 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
