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Solar panels and EV chargers in Garden Grove

Garden Grove'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 Garden Grove Municipal Code it was read from, with the code text one click away (checked October 2026). General information, not legal advice.

What Garden Grove's code says

Garden Grove code What Garden Grove's code adds
EV charger permit
  • Administrative, nondiscretionary review limited to health and safety rules.
    § 18.57.060 · code text
    Review of the permit application shall be limited to the Chief Building Official's review of whether the application meets local, State and Federal health and safety requirements. The application shall be administratively reviewed by the Chief Building Official as a nondiscretionary permit.
  • The permit can be issued once the Chief Building Official finds the application meets every checklist requirement.
    Applies: Applies to electric vehicle charging stations.
    § 18.57.060 · code text
    An application for an electric vehicle charging station shall be deemed complete and the permit available for issuance, when the Chief Building Official determines that the application satisfies all the requirements found in the checklist.
  • A written correction notice within 10 working days.
    Applies: Applies when an application is found incomplete.
    § 18.57.060 · code text
    If an application is deemed incomplete, a written plan check correction notice will be available to the applicant within 10 working days, detailing all deficiencies in the application and any additional information or documentation required to be eligible for expedited permit issuance shall be given to the applicant for resubmission.
Solar permit process
  • Administrative, nondiscretionary review; a permit issues when the application meets the checklist and standard plan; only one inspection.
    Applies: Applies to small rooftop home solar systems eligible for fast review.
    § 18.56.060 · code text
    For an application that meets the requirements of the approved checklist and standard plan for a small residential rooftop solar energy system, the Building Services Division shall issue a building permit or other nondiscretionary permit within three business days.
Review time
  • Within 3 business days.
    Applies: Applies when the application meets the approved checklist and standard plan.
    § 18.56.060 · code text
    For an application that meets the requirements of the approved checklist and standard plan for a small residential rooftop solar energy system, the Building Services Division shall issue a building permit or other nondiscretionary permit within three business days.

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Frequently asked questions

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

Garden Grove's code: Administrative, nondiscretionary review; a permit issues when the application meets the checklist and standard plan; only one inspection. (Applies to small rooftop home solar systems eligible for fast review.) (§ 18.56.060); Administrative, nondiscretionary review limited to health and safety rules. (§ 18.57.060).

General information, not legal advice.

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