Solar panels and EV chargers in Camarillo: the local rules

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

What Camarillo's code says

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EV charger permit	Approved, with all permits issued, when the application meets the city checklist, applicable laws and health and safety standards. Applies: Installing an electric vehicle charging station. § 16.55.030 · code text If deemed complete, the permit application will be promptly processed. Upon confirmation by the building official that the permit application and supporting documents meets the requirements of the city adopted checklist, and is consistent with all applicable laws and health and safety standards, the building official will approve the application and issue all necessary permits. You can apply electronically. Applies: Permit applications for electric vehicle charging stations. § 16.55.030 · code text The building official will allow for electronic submittal of permit applications covered by this chapter and associated supporting documents.
Solar permit process	You can apply electronically by email or online. Applies: Permits for small residential rooftop solar energy systems. § 16.54.050 · code text Applicants for small residential rooftop solar energy system permits may make electronic submittals of the required permit application and documents by email and the Internet.
Review time	The permit is issued the same day. Applies: Complete over-the-counter applications for small residential rooftop solar systems that meet the approved city checklist and standard plan. § 16.54.060 · code text The building and safety department will issue a building permit or other ministerial permit the same day for over-the-counter applications or within 1—3 business days for electronic applications upon receipt of a complete application that meets the requirements of the approved city checklist and standard plan. The permit is issued within 1 to 3 business days. Applies: Complete electronic applications for small residential rooftop solar systems that meet the approved city checklist and standard plan. § 16.54.060 · code text The building and safety department will issue a building permit or other ministerial permit the same day for over-the-counter applications or within 1—3 business days for electronic applications upon receipt of a complete application that meets the requirements of the approved city checklist and standard plan.

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

Camarillo's code: You can apply electronically by email or online. (Permits for small residential rooftop solar energy systems.) (§ 16.54.050); Approved, with all permits issued, when the application meets the city checklist, applicable laws and health and safety standards. (Installing an electric vehicle charging station.) (§ 16.55.030).

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