Gov. Code § 65850.55
Zoning Regulations: Adoption of Regulations

Gov. Code § 65850.55

Solar permit feesTITLE 7. PLANNING AND LAND USE › DIVISION 1. PLANNING AND ZONING › CHAPTER 4. Zoning Regulations › ARTICLE 2. Adoption of Regulations

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Limits how cities and counties, including charter cities, may calculate permit fees for installing solar energy systems and requires itemized invoices.

  • Statewide concern. Oversight of solar permitting fees is a matter of statewide concern, so the section applies to charter cities; it does not imply approval of other local solar fees. “Solar energy system” has the meaning in Civil Code § 801.5(a). (a)
  • Fee calculation limits. Fees may not be based on the valuation of the solar energy system or any factor not directly associated with the cost to issue the permit, nor on the value of the property, the improvement, or its materials or labor costs. (b)(1)–(2)
  • Itemized invoice. Each fee assessed for a solar installation must be separately identified on the applicant’s invoice. (c)

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History. (Added by Stats. 2012, Ch. 538, Sec. 1. (AB 1801) Effective January 1, 2013.)

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