Land Use & Zoning
Under Minnesota's solar energy easement statute, property owners can create a binding solar access easement to protect their solar energy system. This easement:
AIs prohibited since it restricts neighboring property owners' rights
BRuns with the land and can restrict neighboring properties from blocking solar access✓ Correct
COnly applies to commercial solar installations
DRequires state PUC approval to be effective
Explanation
Minnesota Statute 500.30 allows property owners to create recorded solar easements that protect access to sunlight for solar energy systems. These easements can restrict neighboring properties from constructing buildings or planting vegetation that would block solar access. Like other easements, they run with the land and bind future owners. This encourages solar energy development in Minnesota.
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