Solar panels and EV chargers in Fillmore: the local rules

Each rule below links to the section of the Fillmore 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 issues all permits when the application meets the checklist and laws; e-mail, internet or fax filing allowed. Applies: Applies to electric vehicle charging stations eligible for fast permitting. § 6.04.3432 · code text Consistent with Government Code Section 65850.7, the building official shall implement an expedited permit review process for electric vehicle charging stations, and adopt a checklist of all requirements with which electric vehicle charging stations shall comply with in order to be eligible for expedited review.
Solar permit process	Administrative, nondiscretionary review; the permit issues when a complete application meets the checklist and standard plan; only one inspection. Applies: Applies to small rooftop home solar systems. § 5.45.060 · code text The building and safety department shall issue a building permit or other nondiscretionary permit, on the same day for over-the-counter applications or within 1-3 business days for electronic applications, upon receipt of a complete application that meets the requirements of the approved checklist and standard plan. Electronic filing by e-mail or internet; electronic signatures accepted. Applies: Applies to small rooftop home solar permit applicants. § 5.45.050 · code text Electronic submittal of the required permit application and documents by email or the Internet will be made available to all small residential rooftop solar energy system permit applicants. An applicant's electronic signature will be accepted on all forms, applications, and other documents in lieu of a wet signature.
Review time	Same day. Applies: Applies to complete over-the-counter applications for small rooftop home solar that meet the checklist and standard plan. § 5.45.060 · code text The building and safety department shall issue a building permit or other nondiscretionary permit, on the same day for over-the-counter applications or within 1-3 business days for electronic applications, upon receipt of a complete application that meets the requirements of the approved checklist and standard plan. Within 1-3 business days. Applies: Applies to complete electronic applications for small rooftop home solar that meet the checklist and standard plan. § 5.45.060 · code text The building and safety department shall issue a building permit or other nondiscretionary permit, on the same day for over-the-counter applications or within 1-3 business days for electronic applications, upon receipt of a complete application that meets the requirements of the approved checklist and standard plan.

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Fillmore's code: Administrative, nondiscretionary review; the permit issues when a complete application meets the checklist and standard plan; only one inspection. (Applies to small rooftop home solar systems.) (§ 5.45.060); The building official issues all permits when the application meets the checklist and laws; e-mail, internet or fax filing allowed. (Applies to electric vehicle charging stations eligible for fast permitting.) (§ 6.04.3432).

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