California Civil Code 714, the Solar Rights Act, prohibits HOAs in Rancho Cordova from banning solar panels.
California Civil Code §714 (Solar Rights Act) declares void any covenant, restriction, or condition that effectively prohibits or restricts installation of a solar energy system. As amended by AB 2188, reasonable restrictions may only include those that do not significantly decrease efficiency (under 10 percent performance loss) or significantly increase cost (under 1,000 dollars). HOAs in Rancho Cordova subdivisions like Anatolia, Sunridge, and Stone Creek cannot require solar panels be mounted only on rear roofs if that reduces efficiency, and must approve complete applications within 45 days or they are deemed approved. Civil Code §714.1 allows reasonable aesthetic standards within these bounds.
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