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Residential Rooftop-Mounted Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Permit
A Residential Rooftop-Mounted Solar Photovoltaic (PV) permit is required to install a residential rooftop-mounted solar PV system or solar photovoltaic shingles. Integrated electric vehicle (EV) chargers can be included in this permit along with a panel upgrade of up to 320 amps.
For customers installing a solar PV system or solar shingle roof with an independent separate EV charging unit or battery, a separate simple Electrical Permit is required for the EV charging unit and/or battery system.
Plan Your Project
What You Should Know
- Residential Rooftop mounted PV permits are required before installing a solar PV system. Learn more by reviewing
Information Bulletin 301 - Solar Photovoltaic Systems. - All solar PV systems that are proposed on a flat roof, historically designated structure or structure other than a single-family home or duplex require an Electrical Permit with plans.
- All ground-mounted solar PVs located 5-ft above ground, commercial solar PV with structural or building modifications will need to submit online for a PTS building permit.
- Review the Residential Solar PV Project Plan Template and incorporate all elements outlined within the template into your design. Pro-Cert applicants are required to use this template.
Professional Certification
The Professional Certification (Pro-Cert) program allows eligible design professionals to obtain a permit for a Residential Solar PV installation without a full plan review.
This program applies to roof-mounted Solar PV modules on single-family residences that utilize the City’s Residential Solar PV Plan Template. Plans submitted by certified design professionals will be permitted with only a limited review by staff to assure the correct plans, documents and fees have been submitted. Designers now only need to add the professional certification notes on plan sets with a signed statement and meet the Pro-Cert requirements.
Fees
Inspection, review and other fees vary based on the project scope. Learn more by reviewing Information Bulletin 301 - Solar Photovoltaic Systems.
Exemptions
No exemptions.
Apply for a Permit
Step 1
Step 2
Review the Residential Solar PV Project Plan Template and incorporate all elements outlined within the template into your design. Pro-Cert applicants are required to use this template.
NOTE: The documents must be in PDF format. View PDF requirements
Step 3
Download and complete the Project Contact Information Form (DS-345)
Step 5
You will be required to upload the completed PDF documents from Steps 2 and 3.
Additional Resources
- Information Bulletin 301 – How to Obtain a Permit for Installation of Solar Photovoltaic Systems
- Information Bulletin 303 – Professional Certification Process for Solar Photovoltaic Plan Review
- Solar Photovoltaic Plan Template
- How to Schedule Inspection for PV Systems
- Residential Photovoltaic Systems Inspection Guidelines
- How to print reports from OpenDSD