Solar panels and EV chargers in Hidden Hills

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EV charger permit	The Building Official issues all needed permits when the application meets the city checklist. Applies: Applies to EV charging stations; the station may not be energized until the city approves it. § 5-5L-4 · code text A permit application that satisfies the information requirements in the City's adopted checklist shall be deemed complete and be promptly processed. Electronic applications and electronic signatures are accepted. Applies: Applies to EV charging station permit applications. § 5-5L-4 · code text the Building Official shall allow for electronic submittal of permit applications covered by this Ordinance and associated supporting documentations.
Solar permit process	A nondiscretionary building permit for a complete application that meets the approved checklist and standard plan. Applies: Applies to small residential rooftop solar systems. § 5-5K-6 · code text The Building Official shall issue a building permit, the issuance of which is nondiscretionary, on the same day for over the counter applications or within one to three business days for electronic applications Applications may be sent by email, internet or fax; electronic signatures are accepted. Applies: Applies to small residential rooftop solar systems. § 5-5K-5 · code text Electronic submittal shall mean submission of the application by email, the internet or facsimile as determined by the Building Official.
Review time	Same day, or as soon after as practicable. Applies: Small residential rooftop solar; complete over-the-counter application meeting the approved checklist and standard plan. § 5-5K-6 · code text The Building Official shall issue a building permit, the issuance of which is nondiscretionary, on the same day for over the counter applications or within one to three business days for electronic applications One to three business days, or as soon after as practicable. Applies: Small residential rooftop solar; complete electronic application meeting the approved checklist and standard plan. § 5-5K-6 · code text The Building Official shall issue a building permit, the issuance of which is nondiscretionary, on the same day for over the counter applications or within one to three business days for electronic applications

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

Hidden Hills's code: A nondiscretionary building permit for a complete application that meets the approved checklist and standard plan. (Applies to small residential rooftop solar systems.) (§ 5-5K-6); The Building Official issues all needed permits when the application meets the city checklist. (Applies to EV charging stations; the station may not be energized until the city approves it.) (§ 5-5L-4).

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