Solar panels and EV chargers in Claremont: the local rules

Each rule below links to the section of the Claremont Municipal Code it was read from, with the code text one click away (checked October 2026). General information, not legal advice.

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EV charger permit	The Building Official reviews it administratively as a nondiscretionary permit. Applies: Applies to an EV charging station application. § 15.54.060 · code text The application shall be administratively reviewed by the Building Official as a nondiscretionary permit. The permit can be issued once the Building Official finds the application meets all checklist requirements. Applies: Applies to an EV charging station application. § 15.54.060 · code text An application for an electric vehicle charging station shall be deemed complete and the permit available for issuance, when the Building Official determines that the application satisfies all the requirements found in the checklist. A written correction notice is available within 10 working days. Applies: Applies when the application is found incomplete. § 15.54.060 · code text If an application is deemed incomplete, a written plan check correction notice will be available 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 shall be given to the applicant for resubmission.
Solar permit process	The Building Division issues the permit when a complete application meets the expedited checklist and standard plan; only 1 inspection. Applies: Applies to a small residential rooftop solar system with no specific, adverse impact on public health and safety. § 15.50.060 · code text The City of Claremont Building Division shall issue a permit for a small residential rooftop solar system within three days of receipt of a complete application that meets all the requirements of the expedited approved checklist and standard plan and does not have a specific, adverse impact upon the public health and safety.
Review time	The permit is issued within 3 days. Applies: Applies to a complete small rooftop solar application meeting the expedited checklist and standard plan, with no specific, adverse public health or safety impact. § 15.50.060 · code text The City of Claremont Building Division shall issue a permit for a small residential rooftop solar system within three days of receipt of a complete application that meets all the requirements of the expedited approved checklist and standard plan and does not have a specific, adverse impact upon the public health and safety.

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Claremont's code: The Building Division issues the permit when a complete application meets the expedited checklist and standard plan; only 1 inspection. (Applies to a small residential rooftop solar system with no specific, adverse impact on public health and safety.) (§ 15.50.060); The Building Official reviews it administratively as a nondiscretionary permit. (Applies to an EV charging station application.) (§ 15.54.060).

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