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Solar panels and EV chargers in Arroyo Grande

Arroyo Grande's own rules on solar panels and EV chargers, with the code text for every value.

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Each rule below links to the section of the Arroyo Grande Municipal Code it was read from, with the code text one click away (checked October 2026). General information, not legal advice.

What Arroyo Grande's code says

Arroyo Grande code What Arroyo Grande's code adds
EV charger permit
  • The Building Official issues all needed permits when the application meets the City's checklist. Electronic submittal and signatures are accepted.
    Applies: Applies to electric vehicle charging stations.
    § 15.11.040 · code text
    A permit application that satisfies the information requirements in the City's adopted checklist shall be deemed complete and be promptly processed.
  • The City must approve a final inspection before the charger is turned on or used.
    Applies: Applies to all electric vehicle charging station permit applications.
    § 15.11.040 · code text
    Such approval does not authorize an applicant to energize or utilize the electric vehicle charging station until a final inspection is approved by the City.
Solar permit process
  • Administrative, nondiscretionary expedited review with one inspection.
    Applies: Applies to small home rooftop solar energy systems eligible for expedited review.
    § 15.07.060 · code text
    The Building Department shall issue a permit or other nondiscretionary permit the following business day for over-the-counter applications which are deemed complete or within three (3) business days for electronic applications of receipt of a complete application and meets the requirements of the approved checklist and standard plan.
Review time
  • The permit is issued the following business day.
    Applies: Applies to complete over-the-counter applications that meet the approved checklist and standard plan.
    § 15.07.060 · code text
    The Building Department shall issue a permit or other nondiscretionary permit the following business day for over-the-counter applications which are deemed complete or within three (3) business days for electronic applications of receipt of a complete application and meets the requirements of the approved checklist and standard plan.
  • The permit is issued within 3 business days.
    Applies: Applies to complete electronic applications that meet the approved checklist and standard plan.
    § 15.07.060 · code text
    The Building Department shall issue a permit or other nondiscretionary permit the following business day for over-the-counter applications which are deemed complete or within three (3) business days for electronic applications of receipt of a complete application and meets the requirements of the approved checklist and standard plan.

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Frequently asked questions

Do I need a permit for solar panels or an EV charger in Arroyo Grande?

Arroyo Grande's code: Administrative, nondiscretionary expedited review with one inspection. (Applies to small home rooftop solar energy systems eligible for expedited review.) (§ 15.07.060); The Building Official issues all needed permits when the application meets the City's checklist. Electronic submittal and signatures are accepted. (Applies to electric vehicle charging stations.) (§ 15.11.040).

General information, not legal advice.

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