Solar Panel (Photovoltaic)

Save Energy, Stay Green

The Building Safety Department is pleased to provide guidelines for the permit application process for the installation of solar panels. View the materials and learn how to obtain a permit and start saving energy now.

Application & Forms

You can apply for a Solar Panel System up to 10kW without an Electrical Panel Upgrade Permit here. 

• This permit will allow the installation of solar panel system up to a maximum of 10kW (DC MAX) without electrical panel upgrade. This permit does not include battery backup system installation (ESS).
• Please select "ONL SOL" as the permit type.

You can apply for a Solar Panel System up to 10kW with an Electrical Panel Upgrade Permit here. 

• This permit will allow the installation of solar panel system up to a maximum of 10kW (DC MAX) with electrical panel upgrade up to a maximum of 200 amps. This permit does not include battery backup system installation (ESS).
• Please select "ONL SOL WITH PANEL" as the permit type.

For Any Solar Panel System Permits with the Scope of Work Not Listed Above :

Please submit your plans and documents for review via our Electronic Plan Submittal site. 

Need Help Applying for a Permit? View the instructions for Electronic Plan Submittal. 

• Building Permit Application
• Electrical-Mechanical-Plumbing Permit Application Worksheet  (PDF)
• Owner-Builder Acknowledgment (PDF)

Related Documents

• Frequently Asked Questions (PDF)
• Guidelines and Submittal Requirements (PDF)
• Ordinance 65.144, Streamlined Permitting Process Residential Solar System
• Photovoltaic Inspection Checklist (PDF)
• Solar Panel Permit Fees can be found in the Building Fee Schedule on page 10 (PDF)