# § 14-306 Community-based alternative energy systems.

Current through 2026-07-17. Source: City of Balt., Md., Ord. 26-129. Published by the Baltimore City Department of Legislative Reference.

## § 14-306 Community-based alternative energy systems.

Balt., Md., Code art. 32, § 14-306 (2026)

(a)

  (1) For a community-based alternative energy system, properties may share a solar, wind, or geothermal alternative energy system, including permission to install equipment along all properties.

  (2) This community-based renewable energy system is only allowed if agreed to by the owners of each lot, and the agreement is recorded as a “community-based renewable energy easement” on each survey plat, including provisions for all property owners to access all equipment to maintain the system.

  (3) The easement must be submitted to the City.

(b)

  (1) Alternatively, a community-based alternative energy system may be constructed on a lot managed and owned by a homeowners’ association.

  (2) A management plan must be submitted to the City.

(c)

  (1) Easements, agreements, and management plans submitted to the City under this section are for informational purposes.

  (2) The City does not enforce these easements, agreements, or management plans.

(d)

  (1) Community-based alternative energy systems are subject to the standards for the type of individual renewable energy system.

  (2) Ground-mounted systems must meet the yard requirements of the applicable district.

  (3) Height restrictions and screening requirements must meet the standards of:

    (i) § 15-517 {“Alternative energy systems: Solar”} of this Code for solar alternative energy systems; and

    (ii) § 15-518 {“Alternative energy systems: Wind”} of this Code for wind alternative energy systems.

*History: Ord. 16-581*