Expedited Permitting for Residential Solar and Electric Vehicle Chargers
EXPEDITED PERMITTING FOR SOLAR AND EV CHARGERS
In an effort to provide better service, the Building Inspection Division has provided a streamlined process for permitting Small Residential Rooftop Solar Energy Systems and Electric Vehicle Charging Stations. Once all of the documentation is correctly and fully completed and submitted, a permit will be processed and approved for issuance in a timely manner (usually 1 to 3 days). Follow the steps outlined below to submit your permit:
Small Residential Solar Energy System:
1. Download, review and complete the Building Permit Application and Building Permit Checklist (items relevant to your project).
2. Download, review and complete the Eligibility Checklist for Expedited Residential Solar Photovoltaic Permitting and Solar Panel PV Standard Plan for 1 and 2 Family Dwellings.
The Building Inspection Division will notify you when the documents have been reviewed and approved and the permit is ready to issue.
Electric Vehicle Charging Station:
1. Download, review and complete the Building Permit Application and Building Permit Checklist (items relevant to your project).
2. Download, review and complete the appropriate EV Checklist and all the required documents requested on the checklist.
- Checklist for 1 and 2 Family Residential Electric Vehicle Charging Station Permits
- Checklist for Multi-Family Electric Vehicle Charging Station Permits
- Checklist for Non-Residential Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Permits
The Building Inspection Division will notify you when the documents have been reviewed and approved and the permit is ready to issue.
For a full copy of the Del Norte County Code related to the streamlined process for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations and Small Residential Rooftop Energy Systems, please follow the link below:
Please contact the Building Inspection Division by email at building@co.del-norte.ca.us or by phone at 707-464-7253 for instructions on submitting the Building Permit Application.
Please remember that no work can begin until the building and electrical permits are issued.
