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Solar panels and EV chargers in Modoc County

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

What Modoc County's code says

Modoc County code What Modoc County's code adds
EV charger permit
  • The building official approves applications meeting the county checklist, laws and health and safety standards, and issues all permits.
    Applies: Electric vehicle charging stations.
    § 15.05.050 · code text
    A permit application that satisfies the information requirements in the county's adopted checklist shall be deemed complete and be promptly processed. Upon confirmation by the building official that the permit application and supporting documents meets the requirements of the county's adopted checklist, and is consistent with all applicable laws and health and safety standards, the building official shall, consistent with CA Government Code Section 65850.7, approve the application and issue all necessary county permits.
  • Electronic submittal and electronic signatures are accepted.
    § 15.05.050 · code text
    Consistent with Government Code Section 65850.7, the building official shall allow for electronic submittal of permit applications covered by this chapter and associated supporting documents.
Review time
  • Permit issued within 1 to 3 business days.
    Applies: Small residential rooftop solar; complete electronic applications meeting the checklist and standard plan.
    § 15.04.070 · code text
    The building and safety department shall issue a building permit or other nondiscretionary permit [the same day for over-the-counter applications or within one to three business days for electronic applications, of receipt of a complete application and meets the requirements of the approved checklist and standard plan.
  • Permit issued the same day.
    Applies: Small residential rooftop solar; complete over-the-counter applications meeting the checklist and standard plan.
    § 15.04.070 · code text
    The building and safety department shall issue a building permit or other nondiscretionary permit [the same day for over-the-counter applications or within one to three 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 Modoc County?

Modoc County's code: Permit issued within 1 to 3 business days. (Small residential rooftop solar; complete electronic applications meeting the checklist and standard plan.) (§ 15.04.070); The building official approves applications meeting the county checklist, laws and health and safety standards, and issues all permits. (Electric vehicle charging stations.) (§ 15.05.050).

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