Urban Law Annual ; Journal of Urban and Contemporary Law

Article Title

A Proposed Solar Zoning Ordinance

Authors

Melvin M. Eisenstadt, University of New Mexico School of Law
Stephen C. M. Long, University of New Mexico School of Law
Albert E. Utton, University of New Mexico School of Law

Publication Title

Urban Law Annual

Abstract

Sunlight travels through space unobstructed for 93,000,000 miles. Only during the last few hundred feet before it touches earth is it impeded by obstructions other than clouds, which cause shading. Since access to sunlight is critical to every solar energy system, the legal problems that may result from the obstruction of sunlight are great.

Recommended Citation

Melvin M. Eisenstadt, Stephen C. M. Long, and Albert E. Utton, A Proposed Solar Zoning Ordinance, 15 Urb. L. Ann. 211 (1978)
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