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Panel Permits: Brentwood vs Richmond

How do panel permits rules compare between Brentwood, CA and Richmond, CA?

Brentwood and Richmond have similar restriction levels.

Brentwood, CA

Contra Costa County

Few Restrictions

Brentwood issues solar photovoltaic permits under the streamlined 3-business-day turnaround mandated by CA AB 2188 and the California Solar Rights Act (Civil Code §714). Most standard residential rooftop PV systems qualify for an online expedited review.

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Richmond, CA

Contra Costa County

Few Restrictions

Richmond must process residential rooftop solar permits within 3 business days under AB 2188 and offers SolarAPP+ online automated permitting, with restrictions generally limited to structural and fire code compliance.

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