California Civil Code §714 (Solar Rights Act) prohibits HOAs from prohibiting or significantly restricting solar panel installation. HOAs may require reasonable aesthetic conditions but cannot impose restrictions that increase cost by more than $1,000 or reduce efficiency by more than 10%.
CA Civil Code §714 applies statewide including Hanford. Any HOA provision, CC&R, or rule that prohibits or significantly restricts the installation of solar energy systems is void and unenforceable. HOAs may impose reasonable conditions regarding placement and aesthetics, but such conditions cannot increase the system's cost by more than $1,000 or reduce energy production by more than 10%.
HOA fines for non-compliance with aesthetic guidelines: varies by CC&Rs. Installing without HOA approval where required: typically $50 to $200 fines until resolved. HOA illegally blocking solar: homeowner may recover legal costs.
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