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Residential solar siting rules and the 'when feasible' standard
Salem
Summary
Salem's solar ordinance prefers rear-yard placement 'when feasible,' but a shaded rear yard on this 8.5-acre lot would produce 51% less power. The debate shows how the town applies flexibility in its 2021 solar rules.
At a glance
- Total mentions
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- Last 30 days
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Last discussed Aug 4, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
No town cost; the applicant avoids stranding a permitted battery investment.
✅Who benefits
The DelVecchio household gets a working solar system and more renewable power on the grid.
⚠️Who could be affected
None identified; screening keeps the array out of street and abutter views.
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