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Solar panels and EV chargers in Mill Valley

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

What Mill Valley's code says

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EV charger permit
  • Expedited nondiscretionary permit; complete applications meeting checklist and health and safety rules are approved administratively within 1 to 3 days.
    Applies: Electric vehicle charging stations. Design Review is not required.
    § 14.50.060 · code text
    Anyone seeking to install an electric vehicle charging station at any site within the City may apply to the Building Official for an expedited nondiscretionary building permit.
Solar permit process
  • Expedited nondiscretionary permit, approved administratively when complete and meeting the checklist and all health and safety rules; no Design Review.
    Applies: Small rooftop solar systems.
    § 14.52.060 · code text
    Anyone seeking to install a small rooftop solar energy system within the City may apply to the Building Official for an expedited nondiscretionary building permit.
Review time
  • 1 to 3 business days.
    Applies: Small rooftop solar systems meeting all health and safety requirements, with no specific adverse impact on public health or safety.
    § 14.52.060 · code text
    the Building Official shall administratively approve the application within one to three business days.

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Frequently asked questions

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

Mill Valley's code: Expedited nondiscretionary permit, approved administratively when complete and meeting the checklist and all health and safety rules; no Design Review. (Small rooftop solar systems.) (§ 14.52.060); Expedited nondiscretionary permit; complete applications meeting checklist and health and safety rules are approved administratively within 1 to 3 days. (Electric vehicle charging stations. Design Review is not required.) (§ 14.50.060).

General information, not legal advice.

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