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Solar panels and EV chargers in Redwood City

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

What Redwood City's code says

Redwood City code What Redwood City's code adds
EV charger permit
  • Electronic submittal is available.
    Applies: Applies to all EV charging station permit applications.
    § 9.219 · code text
    Electronic submittal of the required permit application and supporting documents shall be made available for all electric vehicle charging station permit applications.
  • The Building Official approves and issues all required permits when the application is complete and meets the checklist.
    Applies: Applies to complete applications that meet the checklist's information requirements.
    § 9.220 · code text
    Upon confirmation Building Official or their designee of the application and supporting documents being complete and meeting the requirements of the checklist, they shall approve the application and issue all required permits or authorizations.
Solar permit process
  • A building or other nondiscretionary permit issues when a complete application meets the checklist and standard plan; 1 inspection.
    Applies: Applies to residential rooftop solar systems eligible for expedited review.
    § 9.216 · code text
    The Building Official shall issue a building permit or other nondiscretionary permit the same day for over-the-counter applications or within one (1) to three (3) business days of receipt of a complete application that meets the requirements of the approved checklist and standard plan for electronic applications.
Review time
  • The permit is issued the same day.
    Applies: Applies to over-the-counter applications.
    § 9.216 · code text
    The Building Official shall issue a building permit or other nondiscretionary permit the same day for over-the-counter applications or within one (1) to three (3) business days of receipt of a complete application that meets the requirements of the approved checklist and standard plan for electronic applications.
  • The permit is issued within 1 to 3 business days.
    Applies: Applies to complete electronic applications that meet the approved checklist and standard plan.
    § 9.216 · code text
    The Building Official shall issue a building permit or other nondiscretionary permit the same day for over-the-counter applications or within one (1) to three (3) business days of receipt of a complete application that meets the requirements of the approved checklist and standard plan for electronic applications.

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Frequently asked questions

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

Redwood City's code: A building or other nondiscretionary permit issues when a complete application meets the checklist and standard plan; 1 inspection. (Applies to residential rooftop solar systems eligible for expedited review.) (§ 9.216); Electronic submittal is available. (Applies to all EV charging station permit applications.) (§ 9.219).

General information, not legal advice.

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