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Solar panels and EV chargers in Villa Park

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

What Villa Park's code says

Villa Park code What Villa Park's code adds
EV charger permit
  • Approved administratively once the application is complete and meets the checklist; Design Review is not required.
    Applies: Applies to EV charging stations.
    § 9-3.4 · code text
    Upon confirmation by the Building Official of the application and supporting documentation being complete and meeting the requirements of the checklist, the Building Official shall administratively approve the application. Design Review is not required for electric vehicle charging stations.
  • Apply digitally or in writing; electronic submittal by email, online or fax must be available.
    Applies: Applies to installing, altering or replacing an EV charging station.
    § 9-3.3 · code text
    Applications for the installation, alteration, or replacement of an electric vehicle charging station shall submitted digitally, or in writing, and contain the information set forth in the application checklist and such other information as the Building Official may reasonably require.
Solar height and setbacks
  • The array may be no higher than the maximum legal building height.
    Applies: Required for expedited small rooftop solar permits: up to 10 kilowatts AC, on a single-family home or duplex.
    § 23-6.29 · code text
    A solar panel or module array that does not exceed the maximum legal building height.
Solar permit process
  • Expedited nondiscretionary review; complete checklist applications get all permits; apply in person or electronically; only 1 inspection.
    Applies: Applies to small residential rooftop solar systems.
    § 23-6.29 · code text
    The applicant may submit the permit application and associated documentation to the City's planning department in person or by electronic submittal, together with any required permit processing and inspection fees.

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Frequently asked questions

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

Villa Park's code: Expedited nondiscretionary review; complete checklist applications get all permits; apply in person or electronically; only 1 inspection. (Applies to small residential rooftop solar systems.) (§ 23-6.29); Approved administratively once the application is complete and meets the checklist; Design Review is not required. (Applies to EV charging stations.) (§ 9-3.4).

General information, not legal advice.

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