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Solar panels and EV chargers in Orange

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

What Orange's code says

Orange code What Orange's code adds
Solar permit process
  • Administrative, nondiscretionary expedited review; one inspection.
    Applies: Applies to complete rooftop solar applications that meet the checklist and standard plan.
    § 15.18.060 · code text
    The Building Division shall issue a building permit on the same day for over-the-counter applications or within one business day for electronic applications upon receipt of a complete application that meets the requirements of the approved checklist and standard plan.
  • You may apply by email or the internet.
    Applies: Applies to small residential rooftop solar permit applicants.
    § 15.18.050 · code text
    Electronic submittal of the required permit application and documents by email, or the internet shall be made available to all small residential rooftop solar energy system permit applicants.
Review time
  • Same day.
    Applies: Applies to complete over-the-counter rooftop solar applications that meet the approved checklist and standard plan.
    § 15.18.060 · code text
    The Building Division shall issue a building permit on the same day for over-the-counter applications or within one business day for electronic applications upon receipt of a complete application that meets the requirements of the approved checklist and standard plan.
  • Within 1 business day.
    Applies: Applies to complete electronic rooftop solar applications that meet the approved checklist and standard plan.
    § 15.18.060 · code text
    The Building Division shall issue a building permit on the same day for over-the-counter applications or within one business day for electronic applications upon receipt of a complete application that 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 Orange?

Orange's code: Administrative, nondiscretionary expedited review; one inspection. (Applies to complete rooftop solar applications that meet the checklist and standard plan.) (§ 15.18.060); You may apply by email or the internet. (Applies to small residential rooftop solar permit applicants.) (§ 15.18.050).

General information, not legal advice.

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