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Solar panels and EV chargers in Pacific Grove

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

What Pacific Grove's code says

Pacific Grove code What Pacific Grove's code adds
EV charger permit
  • The building official issues all permits when the application meets the checklist; the charger stays off until city approval.
    Applies: Applies to electric vehicle charging stations.
    § 18.46.050 · code text
    A permit application that satisfies the information requirements in the city's adopted checklist shall be deemed complete and be promptly processed.
  • Electronic filing is allowed.
    § 18.46.050 · 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 documentations.
Review time
  • Within 3 business days, over the counter or electronic.
    Applies: Applies to complete applications that meet the approved checklist and standard plan.
    § 18.45.060 · code text
    The building department shall issue a building permit or other nondiscretionary permit within three business days for over-the-counter applications or up to three business days for electronic applications of receipt of a complete application that meets the requirements of the approved checklist and standard plan.
Solar permit process
  • Administrative, nondiscretionary review; a permit issues for a complete application meeting the checklist and standard plan.
    Applies: Applies to small rooftop home solar systems.
    § 18.45.060 · code text
    The building department shall issue a building permit or other nondiscretionary permit within three business days for over-the-counter applications or up to three business days for electronic applications of receipt of a complete application that meets the requirements of the approved checklist and standard plan.
  • One inspection, scheduled within 2 business days of a request.
    Applies: Applies to small rooftop home solar systems eligible for fast review.
    § 18.45.060 · code text
    An inspection will be scheduled within two business days of a request.

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Frequently asked questions

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

Pacific Grove's code: Administrative, nondiscretionary review; a permit issues for a complete application meeting the checklist and standard plan. (Applies to small rooftop home solar systems.) (§ 18.45.060); The building official issues all permits when the application meets the checklist; the charger stays off until city approval. (Applies to electric vehicle charging stations.) (§ 18.46.050).

General information, not legal advice.

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