California Civil Code 714 (Solar Rights Act) bars Ontario HOAs from banning rooftop solar, and aesthetic rules cannot add over 1,000 dollars in cost or cut output by more than 10 percent.
California Civil Code 714 (the Solar Rights Act, amended by AB 2188) preempts homeowner association covenants and governing documents that effectively prohibit or significantly restrict residential solar energy systems. Ontario HOAs including Ontario Ranch planned communities may review placement and aesthetics, but cannot impose restrictions that increase installation cost by more than 1,000 dollars or reduce system output by more than 10 percent. HOA review must be completed within 45 days of a complete application, and silence is deemed approval under AB 2188. Civil Code 4600 also requires HOAs to allow exclusive-use common-area installations (such as townhome roofs) with reasonable conditions. HOAs may require insurance, indemnification, and licensed installers. Disputes may be filed with the California Department of Real Estate or pursued in Superior Court; prevailing homeowners are entitled to attorneys fees under Civil Code 714(f). Ontario City staff do not mediate HOA disputes.
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