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Solar panels and EV chargers in Newport Beach

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

What Newport Beach's code says

Newport Beach code What Newport Beach's code adds
EV charger permit
  • Approved administratively through a building permit or similar nondiscretionary permit.
    Applies: Applies to applications to install EV charging stations.
    § 15.19.060 · code text
    The Building Division shall administratively approve an application to install electric vehicle charging stations through issuance of a building permit or similar nondiscretionary permit.
Solar permit process
  • A nondiscretionary permit for a complete application meeting the checklist and standard plan; one inspection for expedited systems.
    Applies: Applies to complete applications that meet the approved checklist and standard plan.
    § 15.18.070 · code text
    The Building Division shall issue a building permit or other nondiscretionary permit the same day for over-the-counter applications or within one to three business days for electronic applications of receipt of a complete application that meets the requirements of the approved checklist and standard plan.
Review time
  • Same day.
    Applies: Applies to complete over-the-counter applications that meet the approved checklist and standard plan.
    § 15.18.070 · code text
    The Building Division shall issue a building permit or other nondiscretionary permit the same day for over-the-counter applications
  • 1 to 3 business days.
    Applies: Applies to complete electronic applications that meet the approved checklist and standard plan.
    § 15.18.070 · code text
    within one to three business days for electronic applications of receipt of a complete application that meets the requirements of the approved checklist and standard plan.

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Frequently asked questions

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

Newport Beach's code: A nondiscretionary permit for a complete application meeting the checklist and standard plan; one inspection for expedited systems. (Applies to complete applications that meet the approved checklist and standard plan.) (§ 15.18.070); Approved administratively through a building permit or similar nondiscretionary permit. (Applies to applications to install EV charging stations.) (§ 15.19.060).

General information, not legal advice.

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