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Solar panels and EV chargers in Fairfax

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

What Fairfax's code says

Fairfax code What Fairfax's code adds
EV charger permit
  • Only an electrical permit is required.
    Applies: Applies to electric vehicle charging stations.
    § 15.04.065 · code text
    only an electrical permit shall be required for an electric vehicle charging station.
  • Decision to approve or deny within 3 days after the application is complete.
    Applies: Applies to permit decisions after a complete application.
    § 15.04.065 · code text
    The decision to approve or deny the permit shall be issued in accordance with the timeframes adopted by the Town Council and in no event later than three days after the application is deemed complete.
Solar permit process
  • Administrative, nondiscretionary review; a permit is issued when a complete application meets the checklist and standard plan.
    Applies: Applies to small rooftop home solar systems.
    § 17.138.260 · code text
    The Planning and Building Department shall adopt an administrative, nondiscretionary review process to expedite approval of small residential rooftop solar energy systems subject to this subchapter.
Review time
  • Same day.
    Applies: Applies to over-the-counter applications.
    § 17.138.260 · code text
    The Planning and Building Department shall issue a building permit or other nondiscretionary permit the same day for over-the-counter applications
  • Within 1 to 3 business days.
    Applies: Applies to electronic applications.
    § 17.138.260 · code text
    or within one to three business days for electronic applications of receipt of a complete application that meets the requirements of the approved checklist and standard plan

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Frequently asked questions

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

Fairfax's code: Administrative, nondiscretionary review; a permit is issued when a complete application meets the checklist and standard plan. (Applies to small rooftop home solar systems.) (§ 17.138.260); Only an electrical permit is required. (Applies to electric vehicle charging stations.) (§ 15.04.065).

General information, not legal advice.

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