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Panel Permits: Pittsburg vs Walnut Creek

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

Pittsburg and Walnut Creek 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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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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