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Solar panels and EV chargers in Big Bear Lake

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

What Big Bear Lake's code says

Big Bear Lake code What Big Bear Lake's code adds
EV charger permit
  • Administrative, nondiscretionary review limited to health and safety; the permit is issued when the application meets every checklist requirement.
    Applies: Electric vehicle charging station applications.
    § 15.44.060 · code text
    The application shall be administratively reviewed by the building and safety division as a nondiscretionary permit.
  • Electronic submittal is allowed.
    Applies: Electric vehicle charging station applications.
    § 15.44.040 · code text
    The city shall allow the electronic submittal of the electric vehicle charging station application.
Solar permit process
  • Administrative, nondiscretionary building permit; only one inspection.
    Applies: Small residential rooftop solar systems with a complete application meeting the approval checklist and standard plans.
    § 15.43.060 · code text
    The building and safety division shall issue a building permit, the issuance of which is nondiscretionary, on the same day if possible for over the counter applications or within three days for electronic applications upon receipt of completed application that meets the requirements of the approval checklist and standard plans.
  • The building official administratively approves the application and issues all required permits when it is complete and meets the checklist.
    Applies: Small residential rooftop solar; complete application meeting the checklist; connecting to the grid needs separate utility approval.
    § 15.43.040 · code text
    Upon confirmation by the building official of the application and supporting documentation being complete and meeting the requirements of the checklist, the building official shall administratively approve the application and issue all required permits or authorizations.
Review time
  • Same day if possible over the counter; within 3 days for electronic applications.
    Applies: Small residential rooftop solar with a complete application that meets the checklist and standard plans.
    § 15.43.060 · code text
    The building and safety division shall issue a building permit, the issuance of which is nondiscretionary, on the same day if possible for over the counter applications or within three days for electronic applications upon receipt of completed application that meets the requirements of the approval checklist and standard plans.

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Frequently asked questions

Do I need a permit for solar panels or an EV charger in Big Bear Lake?

Big Bear Lake's code: Administrative, nondiscretionary building permit; only one inspection. (Small residential rooftop solar systems with a complete application meeting the approval checklist and standard plans.) (§ 15.43.060); Administrative, nondiscretionary review limited to health and safety; the permit is issued when the application meets every checklist requirement. (Electric vehicle charging station applications.) (§ 15.44.060).

General information, not legal advice.

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