Myers Mill Board Approves Solar 

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Here are the need-to-know facts about the approval for Myers Mill. 

 MYERS MILL SOLAR PANEL GUIDELINES

• All solar panels must be installed on main roof only, no secondary roofs.

• No free-standing/ground mounted panels.

• Panels must not be installed on garages, sheds or outbuildings.

• Solar panels must be installed on rear roof, but could be allowed in the front/sides of roof if required to make the installation feasible.

• Rows of panels shall be symmetrical and concentric.

• Solar panels must be installed square to roof line and with no more than a 15 degree tilt

• Solar panels shall not extend above the ridge line of the roof.

• Piping and electrical wiring must be located under panels and not visible from the street. No piping or wiring may be above the panels. Piping and wiring may only be visible on wall where main disconnect is attached.

• All pipe conduits, trim, and exposed surfaces must be properly and timely maintained to prevent peeling and cracking of paint or other deterioration.

• No large Shepherd’s hook or large conduit bends visible.

• Panels and racking must be of similar color, matching the roof and be flush mounted to the roof.

• Damaged panels must be replaced within 90 days and be of similar size and shape and color to the original panels.

• Panels taken out of service shall be removed along with any mounting devices and roof returned to original state within 90 days.

• A detailed plan of the proposed system must be submitted with the Architectural

• Request form and must include: a solar panel glare assessment, a depiction of the materials to be used, and drawings showing the location and number of collectors, attachment to the roof structure, and the location of exterior system components.

• Evidence of SCE&G approval must also be included with your submission to ARC.

• A Dorchester County Permit is required for the installation.