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Solar panels and EV chargers in Vernon

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

What Vernon's code says

Vernon code What Vernon's code adds
EV charger permit
  • A complete application meeting the city checklist is approved and permits issued; the charger stays off until the city approves.
    § 15.48.010 · code text
    A permit application that satisfies the information requirements in the City's adopted checklist shall be deemed complete and be promptly processed.
Solar permit process
  • Apply to the Public Works Department in person, by mail or electronically, with any required fees.
    Applies: Applies to small residential rooftop solar systems.
    § 15.44.020 · code text
    The applicant may submit the permit application and associated documentation to the City's Public Works Department by personal, mail, or electronic submittal together with any required permit processing and inspection fees.
  • Complete applications meeting the checklist are approved administratively; only 1 inspection; grid connection needs Vernon Public Utilities approval.
    § 15.44.020 · code text
    Upon confirmation by the Director of Public Works, or designee, of the application and supporting documentation being complete and meeting the requirements of the checklist, the Director of Public Works, or designee, shall administratively approve the application and issue all required permits or authorizations.

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Frequently asked questions

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

Vernon's code: Apply to the Public Works Department in person, by mail or electronically, with any required fees. (Applies to small residential rooftop solar systems.) (§ 15.44.020); A complete application meeting the city checklist is approved and permits issued; the charger stays off until the city approves. (§ 15.48.010).

General information, not legal advice.

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