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Solar panels and EV chargers in Perris

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

What Perris's code says

Perris code What Perris's code adds
EV charger permit
  • The building official approves applications meeting the city checklist, laws and safety standards, and issues all needed permits.
    Applies: The charging station may not be energized or used until the city approves it.
    § 16.25.040 · 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 submittal and electronic signatures are accepted.
    § 16.25.040 · code text
    the building official shall allow for electronic submittal of permit applications covered by this chapter and associated supporting documentation.
Solar height and setbacks
  • The panels may not exceed the maximum legal building height.
    Applies: To qualify as a small residential rooftop solar system for expedited permitting.
    § 16.12.215 · code text
    A solar panel or module array that does not exceed the maximum legal building height as defined by the city and county.
Review time
  • Permit issued the same day over the counter, or within 1 to 3 business days for electronic applications.
    Applies: Complete small residential rooftop solar applications meeting the checklist and standard plan.
    § 16.12.215 · 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
Solar permit process
  • Electronic submittal by email, internet or fax; electronic signatures accepted.
    Applies: Small residential rooftop solar permit applicants.
    § 16.12.215 · code text
    Electronic submittal of the required permit application and documents by email, the Internet, or facsimile shall be made available to all small residential rooftop solar energy system permit applicants.

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Frequently asked questions

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

Perris's code: Electronic submittal by email, internet or fax; electronic signatures accepted. (Small residential rooftop solar permit applicants.) (§ 16.12.215); The building official approves applications meeting the city checklist, laws and safety standards, and issues all needed permits. (The charging station may not be energized or used until the city approves it.) (§ 16.25.040).

General information, not legal advice.

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