Virginia Beach requires building and electrical permits for solar panel installations. Virginia law (VA Code §15.2-2288.7) limits local governments from prohibiting or unreasonably restricting solar installations. The city processes solar permits through its Permits and Inspections Division.
Solar panel installations require building and electrical permits. Virginia's solar access law limits local restrictions on solar energy systems. Roof-mounted systems must demonstrate structural adequacy and wind resistance for the coastal zone. Ground-mounted systems must meet zoning setbacks. Net metering is available through Dominion Energy for eligible residential systems up to 25 kW. Virginia Beach is in a high-wind zone, so installations must meet enhanced wind load requirements under the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code.
Installing solar without permits may result in fines and required removal. Non-compliant installations that fail wind resistance standards pose safety risks during nor'easters and hurricanes.
Virginia Beach, VA
Virginia Beach City Code Sec. 23-69 caps sound entering another residential dwelling at 55 dBA between 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m., and 65 dBA between 7:00 a.m....
Virginia Beach, VA
Virginia Beach's zoning and property maintenance codes do not restrict residential lawn ornaments, statuary, or religious displays at single-family homes. Po...
Virginia Beach, VA
Virginia Beach has no specific City ordinance regulating residential inflatable holiday displays. The principal restrictions come from HOA and condo covenant...
Virginia Beach, VA
Virginia Beach has no citywide ordinance restricting residential holiday lights at single-family homes. Restrictions arise principally from HOA and condo cov...
Virginia Beach, VA
Outdoor kitchens in Virginia Beach require separate trade permits from Permits and Inspections: building permit for structural elements, mechanical permit fo...
Virginia Beach, VA
Virginia Beach has no specific ordinance regulating residential offset smokers, pellet grills, or wood-fired pizza ovens at single-family homes. Multi-unit b...
See how Virginia Beach's panel permits rules stack up against other locations.
Help us keep this page accurate. If you notice an error or outdated information, let us know.