City Council Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs – Aug 17, 2026
- Where
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- Time
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What was decided
The committee discussed allowing small roof-mounted wind energy systems as a permitted use, similar to rooftop solar. Members lowered the capacity limit from 15 kilowatts to 10 kilowatts and raised the height limit from 10 feet to 20 feet. The committee then sent the amended ordinance forward with a positive recommendation for a joint public hearing with the Planning Board and City Council.
Decisions recorded
- Approved amendments to the proposed zoning ordinance for roof-mounted wind energy systems, by roll call vote 3-0. page 3 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Recommended the amended ordinance for a joint public hearing with the Planning Board and City Council, by roll call vote 3-0. page 3 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
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Agenda
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Terms used here
- M.G.L.
- Massachusetts General Laws, the state's laws.
- Open Meeting Law
- The state law (M.G.L. Chapter 30A, Sections 18 to 25) that requires public boards to meet in public, post notice of their meetings in advance, and keep minutes.
Source
This meeting's agenda in the City of Salem's Agenda Center (opens in new tab). First recorded by Salem Publick on .