Solar Energy in Tehama County, CA (2026)
2 rules for unincorporated Tehama County, California.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Tehama County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Panel Permits
Small solar energy systems are a permitted use in nearly every unincorporated Tehama County zoning district, while larger solar power facilities and dual-purpose systems need a discretionary use permit.
Tehama County Solar Panel Zoning Rules
Light RestrictionsTehama County Code § 17.84.030
Notwithstanding any other provisions of this title, small and dual purpose solar energy systems and solar power facilities are allowed only in the following zone districts, subject to the following conditions...P = PERMITTED USE, C = Permitted with approval of a use permit, X = Not allowed.
Expedited Solar Permitting
For building permits issued in unincorporated Tehama County, California, small residential rooftop solar systems get a nondiscretionary, checklist-based expedited review with only one inspection, under Tehama County Code § 15.60.040.
Tehama County Expedited Solar Permits
Few RestrictionsTehama County Code § 15.60.040
On or before September 30, 2015, the director of the building department shall adopt an administrative, nondiscretionary expedited review process for small residential rooftop solar energy systems, including standard plan(s) and checklists... Only one, timely, inspection shall be required and performed by staff for small residential rooftop solar energy systems eligible for expedited review, ex...
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