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Solar panels and EV chargers in Oakdale

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

What Oakdale's code says

Oakdale code What Oakdale's code adds
EV charger permit
  • Applications are accepted electronically, including electronic signatures.
    § 7-99 · code text
    The city shall accept EVCS permit applications electronically, including electronic signatures.
  • Administrative approval without discretionary planning review, limited to a health and safety check.
    Applies: Applies to EV charging projects that meet the checklist.
    § 7-99 · code text
    EVCS projects that satisfy the checklist may be approved administratively, without discretionary planning review, limited strictly to health and safety evaluation under applicable building codes.
Solar permit process
  • Expedited administrative, nondiscretionary review; one inspection, scheduled within 2 business days of a request.
    Applies: Applies to rooftop solar systems that meet the approved checklist and standard plan.
    § 7-85 · code text
    For an application for a small residential rooftop solar energy system that meets the requirements of the approved checklist and standard plan, the Building Division shall issue a building permit or other nondiscretionary permit within three business days.
Review time
  • The permit is issued within 3 business days.
    Applies: Applies when the application meets the approved checklist and standard plan.
    § 7-85 · code text
    For an application for a small residential rooftop solar energy system that meets the requirements of the approved checklist and standard plan, the Building 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 Oakdale?

Oakdale's code: Expedited administrative, nondiscretionary review; one inspection, scheduled within 2 business days of a request. (Applies to rooftop solar systems that meet the approved checklist and standard plan.) (§ 7-85); Applications are accepted electronically, including electronic signatures. (§ 7-99).

General information, not legal advice.

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