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Panel Permits: Brentwood vs Walnut Creek

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

Brentwood and Walnut Creek 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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Walnut Creek, CA

Contra Costa County

Few Restrictions

Walnut Creek offers streamlined solar permitting under California AB 2188 and SB 379, with same-day or 3-business-day permit processing for standard residential rooftop PV systems. The City uses the CA Solar Permitting Guidebook standards and offers an online portal.

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