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Solar panels and EV chargers in Hanford

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

What Hanford's code says

Hanford code What Hanford's code adds
Solar permit process
  • Administrative, nondiscretionary expedited review; only one inspection.
    Applies: Small residential rooftop solar systems.
    § 15.56.070 · code text
    issue a permit or other nondiscretionary permit the following business day for over-the-counter applications which are deemed complete. or for electronic applications, within three business days of receipt of a complete application that meets the requirements of the approved checklist and standard plan.
  • Electronic submittal by email, internet or fax is available.
    Applies: Small residential rooftop solar system permit applicants.
    § 15.56.060 · code text
    Electronic submittal of the required permit application and documents by email, the Internet, or facsimile shall be made available to all small residential rooftop solar energy system permit applicants.
Review time
  • Within 3 business days.
    Applies: Complete electronic applications that meet the approved checklist and standard plan.
    § 15.56.070 · code text
    for electronic applications, within three business days of receipt of a complete application that meets the requirements of the approved checklist and standard plan.
  • The next business day.
    Applies: Complete over-the-counter applications.
    § 15.56.070 · code text
    issue a permit or other nondiscretionary permit the following business day for over-the-counter applications which are deemed complete.

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Frequently asked questions

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

Hanford's code: Administrative, nondiscretionary expedited review; only one inspection. (Small residential rooftop solar systems.) (§ 15.56.070); Electronic submittal by email, internet or fax is available. (Small residential rooftop solar system permit applicants.) (§ 15.56.060).

General information, not legal advice.

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