California Civil Code §714 (Solar Rights Act) prohibits Folsom HOAs from banning solar panels. HOA restrictions that reduce system efficiency more than 10% or increase cost more than $1,000 are void. HOAs must approve or reasonably condition applications within 45 days.
California Civil Code §714 (the Solar Rights Act) and §714.1 preempt HOA restrictions on residential solar energy systems. A Folsom HOA cannot prohibit solar panels outright. Aesthetic or placement conditions are allowed only if they do not significantly decrease system efficiency (more than 10% loss) or significantly increase cost (more than $1,000 for solar domestic hot water, or $1,000 for a solar PV system). HOAs must approve or conditionally approve a solar application within 45 days or it is deemed approved. Folsom has many master-planned communities (Empire Ranch, Broadstone, Prairie Oaks, Folsom Ranch) with active HOAs — owners retain full solar rights under state law. HOAs may impose reasonable aesthetic standards such as panel alignment with roof lines, conduit color, or inverter screening, provided the cost and efficiency limits are not exceeded.
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