Solar Energy in Clovis, CA (2026)
2 verified solar energy rules for Clovis, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Panel Permits
Solar permits in Clovis use AB 2188 expedited online process — same-day or 1-3 business day approval for residential systems ≤38.4 kW. CA Title 24 Part 6 requires solar on new single-family homes (2020 Energy Code).
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Few RestrictionsHOA Restrictions
CA Civil Code §714 (Solar Rights Act) prohibits HOAs and cities from unreasonably restricting solar installations. 'Reasonable' restrictions cannot cost >$1,000 or decrease system efficiency >10%. Clovis conforms to state law.
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Few RestrictionsCalifornia Civil Code Section 714
714. (a) Any covenant, restriction, or condition contained in any deed, contract, security instrument, or other instrument affecting the transfer or sale of, or any interest in, real property, and any provision of a governing document, as defined in Section 4150 or 6552, that effectively prohibits or restricts the installation or use of a solar energy system is void and unenforceable. (b) This ...
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