SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM
Kansas City Zoning and Development Code § 88-810-1895
in effect88-810-1895 - SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM
A system intended to convert solar energy into thermal, mechanical or electrical energy.
88-810-1895-A. SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM, BUILDING-INTEGRATED
A solar energy system that is an integral part of a principal or accessory building, rather than a separate mechanical device, replacing or substituting for an architectural or structural part of the building. Building-integrated systems include, but are not limited to, photovoltaic or hot water systems that are contained within roofing materials, windows, skylights, shading devices and similar architectural components.
88-810-1895-B. SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM, STRUCTURE-MOUNTED
A solar energy system that is mounted on the façade or roof of either a principal or accessory structure.
88-810-1895-C. SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM, FLUSH-MOUNTED
A solar energy system that is mounted flush with a finished building surface, at no more than 6 inches in height above that surface.
88-810-1895-D. SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM, GROUND-MOUNTED
A solar energy system mounted on the ground and not attached to any other structure other than structural supports.
(Ord. No. 120697, § 1, 8-23-2012; Ord. No. 120783, § 1, 10-4-2012)
Source: City of Kansas City, Missouri, Code of Ordinances, Charter and Zoning and Development Code (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/mo/kansas_city/codes/zoning_and_development_code?nodeId=ZODECOKAMI_800_SERIESTEME_88-810DE_88-810-1895SOENSYFetched: 10/28/2026