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File #: 25-0839    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Resolution-Council Status: Passed
File created: 5/14/2025 In control: Common Council
On agenda: 5/20/2025 Final action: 5/20/2025
Title: Resolution creating an annual permit fee waiver program to incentivize solar panel installation on residential and commercial buildings
Attachments: 1. R-25-61 - Approving annual permit fee waiver program to incentivize solar installation
Related files: 25-0685

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Resolution creating an annual permit fee waiver program to incentivize solar panel installation on residential and commercial buildings

 

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WHEREAS, the City of Wauwatosa has a goal to meet carbon neutrality by 2050 and although the city has decreased emissions, there is still significant progress needed to reach the 2050 goal; and

 

WHEREAS, staff is recommending creating a program that creates a permit waiver for the first 15 residential solar permits and first 5 commercial solar permits issued each year, totaling $3,000.00.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Common Council of the City of Wauwatosa that the annual fee waiver program for solar panel installation permits be approved.

 

 

By: Community Affairs Committee

 

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Recommendation: Approve 6-0