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Panel Permits: Pittsburg vs San Ramon

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

Pittsburg and San Ramon 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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San Ramon, CA

Contra Costa County

Few Restrictions

San Ramon streamlines solar permits under California AB 2188 and SB 379, which require expedited review and online permitting for small residential rooftop solar. Standard rooftop photovoltaic (PV) systems under 10 kW receive same-day or next-business-day permit issuance through SolarAPP+ or equivalent. Title 24 Solar Mandate (2020) requires solar on most new single-family and low-rise multifamily construction. NEM 3.0 (Net Billing Tariff) applies to systems interconnected after April 15, 2023 with PG&E.

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