Solar Energy in El Dorado County, CA (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated El Dorado County, California.
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Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of El Dorado County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Panel Permits
El Dorado County Code Section 130.40.310 allows active solar collection systems by right in every zone, but roof panels must stay within the zone's height limit and ground-mounted panels count as accessory structures subject to front yard setback rules. Systems built mainly to sell power to a utility need a Conditional Use Permit.
Solar Panel Standards in El Dorado County
Some RestrictionsEl Dorado County Code § 130.40.310
As defined in Article 8 (Glossary: see "Solar Collection Systems") of this Title and used in this Section, active solar collection systems may be allowed in any zone in compliance with the general standards in Subsection B (General Standards), below in this Section.B.General Standards.1.Solar panels located on the roof of an existing structure shall be subject to the height requirements for the...
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