Solar panels and EV chargers in Monrovia: the local rules

Each rule below links to the section of the Monrovia 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	Expedited, nondiscretionary review; permit issued within 3 business days of a complete application meeting the checklist and standard plan. Applies: EV charging station applications meeting the approved checklist and standard plan. § 15.56.060 · code text For an application for electric vehicle charging stations that meets the requirements of the approved checklist and standard plan, the Building and Safety Division shall issue a building permit or other non-discretionary permit within three business days following receipt of a completed application. Electronic submittal and electronic signatures are accepted. Applies: Permit applications covered by the EV charging rules. § 15.56.060 · code text The Building Official shall allow for electronic submittal of permit applications covered by this chapter and associated supporting documentations. In accepting such permit applications, the Building Official shall also accept electronic signatures on all forms, applications, and other documentation in lieu of a wet signature by any applicant. Only one inspection, scheduled within 2 business days of a request. Applies: Electric vehicle charging stations eligible for expedited review. § 15.56.060 · code text Only one inspection shall be required and it shall be performed by the Building and Safety Division for electric vehicle charging stations eligible for expedited review.
Solar permit process	Administrative, nondiscretionary review; permit for an application meeting the checklist and standard plan; 1 inspection, scheduled within 2 business days. Applies: Small residential rooftop solar systems. § 15.52.060 · code text For an application for a small residential rooftop solar energy system that meets the requirements of the approved checklist and standard plan, the Building and Safety Division shall issue a building permit or other non-discretionary permit within three business days following receipt of a completed application.
Review time	Permit issued within 3 business days of a complete application. Applies: Small residential rooftop solar systems meeting the approved checklist and standard plan. § 15.52.060 · code text For an application for a small residential rooftop solar energy system that meets the requirements of the approved checklist and standard plan, the Building and Safety Division shall issue a building permit or other non-discretionary permit within three business days following receipt of a completed application.

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Monrovia's code: Administrative, nondiscretionary review; permit for an application meeting the checklist and standard plan; 1 inspection, scheduled within 2 business days. (Small residential rooftop solar systems.) (§ 15.52.060); Expedited, nondiscretionary review; permit issued within 3 business days of a complete application meeting the checklist and standard plan. (EV charging station applications meeting the approved checklist and standard plan.) (§ 15.56.060).

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