Solar Energy in Marin County, CA (2026)

1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Marin County, California.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Marin County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

Panel Permits

Rooftop and ground-mounted solar energy systems in unincorporated Marin are exempt from a discretionary land use permit under Development Code Section 22.06.050(H), as long as they don't exceed the zoning district's height limit, or the building's roof height, by more than two feet. A Building Permit under Title 19 is still required before installation.

Solar Panel Permit Exemption in Marin County

Light Restrictions

Marin County Code of Ordinances § 22.06.050(H)

H.Solar Energy Systems. Solar energy systems that do not exceed the height limit of the governing zoning district for structures or the roof height of a building by more than two feet, whichever is less restrictive. Solar energy systems within a Stream Conservation Area within the San Geronimo Valley combining district are not exempt unless the exemption is required by State law.... J.Other per...

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Solar Energy by City in Marin County

1 cities in Marin County have their own solar energy rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.

San RafaelPop. 58,994

1 verified rule • Panel Permits

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