Solar Energy in Sonoma, CA (2026)
1 verified solar energy rules for Sonoma, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
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Expedited Solar Permitting
The City of Sonoma runs a mandatory expedited, nondiscretionary permit process for small residential rooftop solar systems under SMC Chapter 14.27, adopted to comply with the state Solar Rights Act and AB 2188. The building official must process a complete application on an administrative track and generally allow only one inspection.
Expedited Solar Permits in the City of Sonoma
Some RestrictionsSonoma Municipal Code § 14.27.010, § 14.27.030, § 14.27.070
The purpose of this chapter is to provide an expedited, streamlined solar permitting process that complies with the Solar Rights Act and AB 2188 (Chapter 521, Statutes 2014, Cal. Gov't. Code Section 65850.5) to achieve timely and cost-effective installations of small residential rooftop solar energy systems. ... "Small residential rooftop solar energy system" means a solar energy system that me...
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