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Solar panels and EV chargers in Susanville

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

What Susanville's code says

Susanville code What Susanville's code adds
EV charger permit
  • Electronic applications are allowed.
    § 15.60.050 · code text
    The chief building official shall allow the electronic submittal of the electric vehicle charging station application.
  • Administrative, nondiscretionary review by the chief building official; the permit is issued once the application meets the checklist.
    Applies: Applies to electric vehicle charging stations.
    § 15.60.060 · code text
    The application shall be administratively reviewed by the chief building official as a nondiscretionary permit.
  • Written notice within 10 working days if the application is incomplete.
    Applies: Applies to incomplete applications.
    § 15.60.060 · code text
    If an application is deemed incomplete, a written notice will be provided to the applicant within 10 working days, detailing all deficiencies in the application and any additional information or documentation required to be eligible for expedited permit issuance.
  • No permit is required.
    Applies: Applies to routine operation, maintenance or like-kind replacement of legally established systems.
    § 15.60.030 · code text
    Routine operation and maintenance or like-kind replacements shall not require a permit.

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Frequently asked questions

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

Susanville's code: Electronic applications are allowed. (§ 15.60.050); Administrative, nondiscretionary review by the chief building official; the permit is issued once the application meets the checklist. (Applies to electric vehicle charging stations.) (§ 15.60.060).

General information, not legal advice.

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