60 Derby Street - C of A - solar panels
Salem Historical Commission
98 WASHINGTON STREET, SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970
(978) 619-5685
CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
It is hereby certified that the Salem Historical Commission has determined that the proposed:
Construction Moving
Reconstruction ✓ Alteration
Demolition Painting
Signage Other work
as described below will be appropriate to the preservation of said Historic District, as per the requirements
set forth in the Historic District's Act (M.G.L. Ch. 40C) and the Salem Historic Districts Ordinance.
District: Derby Street
Address of Property: 60 Derby Street
Name of Record Owner: Reginald and Louise Brown
Description of Approval of Work:
▪ Install solar panels on building roof per attached design with the following conditions:
▪ Panels to be oriented vertical and centered across façade roof with option for adding additional
panels to maximum coverage across roof plane;
▪ Solar panels to be installed at minimum allowable height (approximately 4”) from roof surface;
▪ Option for installing critter/bird guard in black; and
▪ Electric equipment to be located on rear elevation adjacent to existing electrical service.
NOTE: Request to replace roofing to be considered separately under minor change category.
Dated: August 21, 2025 SALEM HISTORICAL COMMISSION
By:
The homeowner has the option not to commence the work (unless it relates to resolving an outstanding
violation). All work commenced must be completed within one year from this date unless otherwise
indicated.
THIS IS NOT A BUILDING PERMIT. All applicable building permits to be obtained prior to work
commencing