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Solar panels and EV chargers in Vacaville

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

What Vacaville's code says

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EV charger permit
  • Expedited nondiscretionary permit, approved when the charger meets all code rules; apply in person, by mail or electronically.
    Applies: Applies to EV charging station installation.
    § 15.20.250.103 · 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
  • A nondiscretionary permit issues once the application meets the expedited rules; apply online; only 1 inspection.
    Applies: Applies to small residential rooftop solar systems.
    § 15.20.250.102 · code text
    Electronic submittal of the required permit application and documents by the Internet shall be made available to all small residential rooftop solar energy system permit applicants.
Review time
  • The permit is issued within 1 to 3 business days after the application is complete.
    Applies: Applies to small rooftop solar systems that meet the expedited application rules.
    § 15.20.250.102 · code text
    Once deemed complete, the building division shall issue a building permit, the issuance of which is nondiscretionary, within one to three b

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Frequently asked questions

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

Vacaville's code: A nondiscretionary permit issues once the application meets the expedited rules; apply online; only 1 inspection. (Applies to small residential rooftop solar systems.) (§ 15.20.250.102); Expedited nondiscretionary permit, approved when the charger meets all code rules; apply in person, by mail or electronically. (Applies to EV charging station installation.) (§ 15.20.250.103).

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