Solar Energy Rules by City in California

186 California jurisdictions compared, 150 cities and 36 counties, 373 rules in total.

Across California, Stockton has the most restrictive solar energy on file and Ventura County the most permissive. Every rating below is derived from ordinances we quote directly from each jurisdiction's published code: tap a place to read the text and its citation.

Few Restrictions (26)

Light Restrictions (34)

Some Restrictions (118)

Significant Restrictions (5)

Heavy Restrictions (3)

Solar Energy strictness, California

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Solar Energy strictness, California

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