Expedited Solar Permitting
Solar Energy
California SB-379 (and equivalent laws) requiring cities to offer same-day or near-same-day automated solar permits, plus SolarAPP+ adoption.
How Expedited Solar Permitting Rules Differ by Place
Carlsbad, CA: Carlsbad Expedited Solar Permit Review
Few RestrictionsCarlsbad's building official must run an expedited, administrative, nondiscretionary review for small residential rooftop solar systems under 10 kW AC (30 kW thermal). Review is capped…
Elk Grove, CA: Elk Grove Expedited Solar Permits
Few RestrictionsElk Grove must issue a building permit for a small residential rooftop solar system the same day for over-the-counter applications, or within one to three business days for electronic…
Folsom, CA: Folsom Expedited Solar Permit Process
Few RestrictionsFolsom's building division must administratively approve a small residential rooftop solar system application the same day it is confirmed complete and run just one inspection…
Berkeley, CA: Berkeley Expedited Solar Permit Review
Some RestrictionsBerkeley must review a walk-in small residential rooftop solar permit and issue it over the counter or within 1 business day; electronic submittals get a decision within 1 to 3…
Chula Vista, CA: Chula Vista Expedited Solar Permitting
Some RestrictionsCVMC 15.29.020 sets up an expedited, administrative permitting track for small residential rooftop solar systems up to 10 kW AC, letting the Building Official approve applications and…
Clovis, CA: Clovis Expedited Residential Solar Permit Process
Some RestrictionsClovis Municipal Code Chapter 8.14 gives small residential rooftop solar systems a next-day-to-3-day, nondiscretionary permit review instead of standard discretionary review. The…
Cities & Counties with Expedited Solar Permitting Rules
117 locations
California
Other Solar Energy Topics
Panel Permits
Permits required for installing rooftop or ground-mounted solar panels, including electrical inspections and interconnection approvals.
HOA Restrictions
State and local laws that limit what HOAs can restrict when it comes to solar panel installation, placement, and appearance.
Agricultural Solar
Rules for installing solar on agricultural land, including agrivoltaic exemptions, lot-coverage rules, and prime-farmland protection.
Community Solar
Programs allowing renters and apartment dwellers to subscribe to off-site solar projects, including LADWP's Community Solar program eligibility rules.