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Solar panels and EV chargers in Merced

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

What Merced's code says

Merced code What Merced's code adds
EV charger permit
  • Expedited, streamlined permits; electronic submittal and signatures allowed as resources permit.
    Applies: Electric vehicle charging stations.
    § 17.64.020 · code text
    As allowed by available resources, the building division shall allow electronic submittal of a permit application and associated documentation and shall allow electronic signature in lieu of a wet signature.
Solar permit process
  • Expedited, streamlined permits; electronic submittal and signatures allowed as resources permit.
    Applies: Small residential rooftop solar systems.
    § 17.05.040 · code text
    As allowed by available resources, the building division shall allow for electronic submittal of a permit application and associated documentation and shall allow electronic signature in lieu of a wet signature.
  • Only one inspection, unless the work fails code or a separate fire safety inspection is needed.
    Applies: Small residential rooftop solar systems eligible for expedited permitting.
    § 17.05.050 · code text
    Small residential rooftop solar energy systems eligible for expedited, streamlined permitting process shall only require one (1) inspection, unless the installation is found to be out of compliance with the California Building Standards Codes or a separate fire safety inspection is required.

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Frequently asked questions

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

Merced's code: Expedited, streamlined permits; electronic submittal and signatures allowed as resources permit. (Small residential rooftop solar systems.) (§ 17.05.040); Expedited, streamlined permits; electronic submittal and signatures allowed as resources permit. (Electric vehicle charging stations.) (§ 17.64.020).

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