PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEMS*
For
BUILDING permits
This form must be completed and submitted with your
BUILDING permit application.
CITY OF MIDLAND – BUILDING DEPARTMENT
333 W. ELLSWORTH ST., MIDLAND, MI 48640
989-837-3383
• Will this be roof or ground mounted?
Roof ☐ Ground ☐
• Do you have structural calculations showing existing roof system can hold the additional
weight?
Yes ☐ No ☐
• For ground mounted systems, does it meet the fire separation distance and setback
requirements of the City of Midland Zoning Ordinance?
Yes ☐ No ☐
Does your plan show
:
• Location of roof access points not located over windows and doors? Yes ☐ No ☐
• Size and location of photovoltaic array? Yes ☐ No ☐
• Show minimum 3’ clear access paths from eave to peak?
Minimum 2 required on each slope. Yes ☐ No ☐
• Clearance of at least 3’ from peak to top of panel array? Yes ☐ No ☐
• Minimum of 18” clearance from panel to roof alley? Yes ☐ No ☐
* A photovoltaic system is a power system designed to convert solar energy into
electric energy suitable for connection to a utilization load.