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Panel Permits: Pittsburg vs Richmond

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

Pittsburg and Richmond have similar restriction levels.

Pittsburg, CA

Contra Costa County

Few Restrictions

Pittsburg processes residential rooftop solar permits within the state-mandated 3-business-day turnaround under California AB 2188. Solar permits use the SolarAPP+ automated system or over-the-counter review for standard systems. Cities cannot impose unreasonable conditions or excessive fees on residential solar installations.

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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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