Solar panels and EV chargers in Colusa County

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

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EV charger permit	You may apply electronically. Applies: Applies to home EV charger permit applications. § 5-44 · code text Electronic submittal of the required permit application and supporting documents shall be made available for all electric vehicle charging station permit applications. The method of electronic submittal shall be at the county of Colusa's discretion. Approved administratively (building permit only) when the application is complete and meets the county checklist. § 5-45 · code text Upon confirmation by the building official that the application is complete and meets the requirements of the checklist and is consistent with this article, the building official shall administratively approve the application and issue all required permits or authorizations.
Solar permit process	Review is administrative and nondiscretionary: same-day over the counter, or 1 to 3 business days if electronic. Applies: Applies to small home rooftop solar systems that meet the checklist and standard plan; fees are paid in person. § 5-35 · code text The department shall issue a building permit, the issuance of which is nondiscretionary, on the same day for over-the-counter applications or within one to three business days for electronic applications upon receipt of fees, which must be paid in person as the department does not have electronic capabilities to accept payments.
Review time	The permit is issued the same day. Applies: Small rooftop solar; over-the-counter applications that meet the checklist and standard plan; fees paid in person. § 5-35 · code text The department shall issue a building permit, the issuance of which is nondiscretionary, on the same day for over-the-counter applications or within one to three business days for electronic applications upon receipt of fees, which must be paid in person as the department does not have electronic capabilities to accept payments. Electronic applications are reviewed in 1 to 3 business days. Applies: Applies to electronic applications for small home rooftop solar (the same day over the counter). § 5-35 · code text The department shall issue a building permit, the issuance of which is nondiscretionary, on the same day for over-the-counter applications or within one to three business days for electronic applications upon receipt of fees, which must be paid in person as the department does not have electronic capabilities to accept payments.

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Small rooftop solar permits that meet the checklist are issued the same day over the counter, or in 1 to 3 business days electronically.

Solar panels and EV chargers in Colusa County

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