N.J.S.A. 40:55D-38.1 — Solar panels not included in certain calculations relative to approval of subdivisions, site plans.

40:55D-38.1 Solar panels not included in certain calculations relative to approval of subdivisions, site plans. 9. An ordinance requiring approval by the planning board of either subdivisions or site plans, or both, shall not include solar panels in any calculation of impervious surface or impervious cover. As used in this section, "solar panel" means an elevated panel or plate, or a canopy or array thereof, that captures and converts solar radiation to produce power, and includes flat plate, focusing solar collectors, or photovoltaic solar cells and excludes the base or foundation of the panel, plate, canopy, or array. L.2010, c.4, s.9.

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