Ontario vs Victorville
How do hoa restrictions rules compare between Ontario, CA and Victorville, CA?
Ontario and Victorville have similar restriction levels.
Ontario, CA
San Bernardino County
California Civil Code 714 (Solar Rights Act) bars Ontario HOAs from banning rooftop solar, and aesthetic rules cannot add over 1,000 dollars in cost or cut output by more than 10 percent.
View full Ontario rules →Victorville, CA
San Bernardino County
California Civil Code 714 (Solar Rights Act) overrides most HOA solar bans. HOAs may impose reasonable aesthetic rules but cannot significantly reduce system performance or increase cost.
View full Victorville rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Ontario | Victorville |
|---|---|---|
| Statute | Civil Code 714 (Solar Rights) | - |
| Cost cap | Max $1,000 added cost | - |
| Efficiency | Max 10% output reduction | - |
| Review | 45 days deemed approved | - |
| State law | - | Civil Code 714 Solar Rights Act |
| Cost threshold | - | Over $1,000 increase = unenforceable |
| Performance threshold | - | Over 10% reduction = unenforceable |
| Response time | - | HOA must respond in 45 days |
| Common area | - | AB 634 limits HOA control |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Ontario FAQ
Can my HOA require panels on the back of the roof?
Only if rear placement does not reduce output by more than 10 percent or cost more than 1,000 dollars to install.
What if my HOA ignores my application?
After 45 days with no decision, your application is deemed approved under Civil Code 714 and AB 2188.
Victorville FAQ
Can my HOA force panels on the back roof only?
Only if it does not reduce performance more than 10% or add over $1,000 in cost; otherwise front-roof placement is allowed.
What if my HOA denies my application?
Request written basis, and if unreasonable under Civil Code 714, you can pursue legal remedies including small claims court.
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