2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 8 cities in San Diego County, California.
Verified from official government sources
Solar PV installation in unincorporated San Diego County requires a building permit from County PDS. California AB 1236 mandates streamlined permitting. The County waives plan check and permit fees for residential solar PV. Online permitting available through Citizen Access portal.
California's Solar Rights Act (Civil Code §714) protects homeowners in unincorporated San Diego County from HOA restrictions that effectively prohibit solar installations. HOAs may impose reasonable restrictions but cannot significantly increase cost or reduce efficiency.
California Civil Code § 714 (Solar Rights Act — limits on covenants and restrictions on solar energy systems)
nership [707 - 714.7] ( Article 2 enacted 1872. ) 714. (a) Any covenant, restriction, or condition contained in any deed, contract, security instrument, or other instrument affecting the transfer or sale of, or any interest in, real property, and any provision of a governing document, as defined in Section 4150 or 6552, that effectively prohibits or restricts the installation or use of a solar ...
8 cities in San Diego County have their own solar energy rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
4 verified rules • Community Solar, Expedited Solar Permitting
2 verified rules • HOA Restrictions, Panel Permits
2 verified rules • HOA Restrictions, Panel Permits
2 verified rules • HOA Restrictions, Panel Permits
2 verified rules • HOA Restrictions, Panel Permits
2 verified rules • HOA Restrictions, Panel Permits
2 verified rules • HOA Restrictions, Panel Permits
2 verified rules • HOA Restrictions, Panel Permits
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