California Civil Code §714 (Solar Rights Act) preempts HOA bans on solar panels in Elk Grove. HOAs cannot prohibit solar or impose restrictions that cut system efficiency by more than 10% or cost by more than $1,000 (or $2,000 for solar water heating).
Civil Code §714 establishes California's Solar Rights Act and applies to every HOA, CC&R, and common-interest development in Elk Grove. Any HOA provision that effectively prohibits or unreasonably restricts the installation of a solar energy system is void and unenforceable. Reasonable restrictions are limited to those that do not significantly decrease efficiency (more than 10% reduction in output) or significantly increase cost (over $1,000 for photovoltaic, $2,000 for solar thermal — amounts adjusted by statute over time). HOAs must act on a solar architectural application within 45 days or it is deemed approved (Civil Code §714.1). Homeowners who prevail in a solar dispute can recover attorney's fees. AB 2188 further limits aesthetic review at the city level.
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