Kaleva, MI · Manistee County
Accessory Solar Energy System Application
Property owners or lessees use this application to request village review of an accessory solar energy system in Kaleva.
What this form is
This application requests zoning review for an accessory solar energy system and asks for property, applicant, contractor, and project information. Applicants provide a site plan and submit the application to the Zoning Administrator; the Site Plan Review Committee or Planning Commission and Village Council may also review the request. A land use permit may be issued if the application is complete and meets zoning requirements.
Who needs it
A property owner or lessee planning an accessory solar energy system in Kaleva should submit this application for zoning review.
How to submit it
Submit the application to the Zoning Administrator at 9208 Kauko St., P.O. Box 45, Kaleva, MI 49645, with the $100 fee and a site plan. If Planning Commission review is required, submit it 15 days before the meeting.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the signer authorizes site inspections and affirms the application information is correct.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Accessory Solar Energy System Application.
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Complete The Application
Provide the property, applicant, contractor if applicable, and project information, then sign and date the application.
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Gather The Site Plan
Attach a site plan showing the parcel, setbacks, structures, screening, and the solar system's elevation and placement.
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Submit To The Zoning Administrator
Submit the application, site plan, and $100 fee to the Zoning Administrator. If Planning Commission review is required, submit it 15 days before the meeting.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Accessory Solar Energy System Application?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. By signing, the applicant authorizes site inspections and affirms the information is correct.
- How do I submit the Accessory Solar Energy System Application?
- Submit it to the Zoning Administrator at 9208 Kauko St., P.O. Box 45, Kaleva, MI 49645, with the $100 fee and a site plan. If Planning Commission review is required, submit it 15 days before the meeting.
- What information does the solar application request?
- It asks for property and applicant details, contractor information when applicable, and project details such as its description, area, finished height, zoning classification, and proposed land use.
- What must accompany the solar application?
- A site plan is required, and the document says a permit cannot be issued without one. The plan should show parcel boundaries and setbacks, structures, screening, and the solar system's elevation and placement.