Rancho Cordova offers expedited solar permit processing under California AB 2188 and SB 379. Standard residential rooftop solar permits are approved within 3 business days.
California Government Code §65850.5, as amended by AB 2188 (2014) and SB 379 (2022), requires every California city to adopt an expedited, streamlined solar permitting ordinance and to accept electronic permit submittal. SB 379 requires cities over 50,000 population to provide an online automated permitting platform for residential solar systems. Rancho Cordova has implemented these requirements with a checklist-based review and over-the-counter approval for systems up to 10 kW on typical residential roofs. Plans must comply with California Electrical Code, CBC structural attachment requirements, and fire setback access per CRC §R331. Permit fees are capped by state law at 450 dollars for residential systems.
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