Ground Mounts and Alternative Structures

✅ What IS Allowed

1. Primary Dwelling - You can install solar panels on the main house.
2. Garage - You can install on garages that are attached to the house or separate from it.
3. Alternative Structures - Other buildings are allowed IF they have:
   • 4 fully enclosed walls (garage doors and windows are okay)
   • A concrete foundation (not just gravel or rock)
   • NO corrugated metal roof

   * Note: Structures connected to your house or garage don't need 4 walls and a foundation (like block and beam houses).

4. Premier/Maximo Carports/Gazebos - These special carports and gazebos are allowed IF they have Texas stamped structural engineering documentation. These don't need 4 walls or a concrete foundation because they're certified by engineers.

   📄 Download Structural Engineering Documentation:

   📥 Download Premier Version Structural Engineering PDF

    

   📥 Download Maximo Version Structural Engineering PDF

❌ What is NOT Allowed

Ground Mounts

Ground mounts are solar panels that sit on the ground, not on a building. They are NOT allowed in Texas, but they ARE allowed in other states.

What is a permanent structure? A permanent structure has a concrete foundation and 4 walls with a roof.

Non-Permanent Structures

These are buildings that are NOT part of your house or garage. They usually don't have 4 walls, a concrete foundation, or they might have a corrugated roof. These are NOT allowed.

Corrugated Roofs

Any structure with a corrugated metal roof (the wavy metal roof) is NOT allowed.

Examples

Examples of Ground Mounts

Examples of Non-Permanent Structures

Examples of Corrugated Roofs

These guidelines ensure that all installations comply with structural and safety standards.