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Rooftop solar Certificate of Appropriateness appeal — 2591 N. Summit Ave.

Description

Historic district homeowners won their appeal to install front-facing solar panels on their 1909 Tudor Revival home after the HPC approved only rear panels.

Impact summary

Sets a precedent for more efficient solar installations on historic-district homes, visible from the street.

Applicant

Name
Chris Sanger and Alicia Chen Sanger
Address
2591 North Summit Avenue

At a glance

Hearings
1
Public comments
2
Total mentions
1

Last vote · Zoning, Neighborhoods & Development Committee

Approved4–1

Last discussed Jan 13, 2026.

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