Land Use & Zoning
Iowa's Solar Access Easement (Iowa Code Chapter 564A) allows property owners to:
AInstall solar panels on neighboring property
BCreate a recorded easement protecting their solar access from future construction or vegetation blocking sunlight✓ Correct
CObtain free solar panels from the state
DOverride zoning setbacks for solar installation
Explanation
Iowa Code Chapter 564A allows property owners to create recorded solar access easements with neighboring properties to protect their right to receive unobstructed sunlight for solar energy systems. These easements run with the land and bind future owners.
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