Updated Statement on the Installation of Solar Panels in River Oaks

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Because many property owners in River Oaks have expressed an interest in solar panels, the Board wants to remind members of the River Oaks Property Owners Association that there is a stated policy on the installation of solar panels, issued in December 2021.  It reads as follows:

The Board has received some inquiries from residents who are thinking about installing solar panels on their property in the River Oaks Addition.  The Board encourages residents to check with the Searcy city code office regarding city guidelines for solar panels (Ordinance 2021-16 at https://www.cityofsearcy.org/ordinances-resolutions) and to consult the POA covenants prior to making modifications to their property, especially the guidelines relating to modifications visible from the street.  The covenants can be accessed on the blog at RiverOaksSearcy.blogspot.com

If any resident has questions about installing solar panels or any other issues related to the covenants, the questions can be directed to the Board at riveroakspoa.searcy@gmail.com. (Approved 2 December 2021)

The major requirement of the POA covenant is that the solar panels cannot be visible from the street (and therefore must be on the back of the house) and that ground panels must be in the backyard.

 

Questions about solar panel installation should be directed to the Board at riveroakspoa.searcy@gmail.com. 

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