Automated Solar Permitting
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Stockton, CA 95202
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Licensed contractors can now submit for solar apps with the Residential Solar One Stop using the online application and receiving an auto-issued permit.
Automated Solar Plan Review
Before applying for an automated solar plan review and solar permit, projects must follow certain requirements.
- At this time, Solar APP+ is designed to provide a code-compliance check for the majority of residential, roof-mounted, retrofit photovoltaic systems.
- To see which systems are eligible, please refer to the SolarAPP+ Eligibility Checklist. Only projects that conform to this list are eligible to use the automated SolarAPP+ portal for instant permitting.
Step 1: Eligibility
- Main dwelling rooftop, permitted, residential structures only
- No ballasted systems
- No systems with battery backup (coming soon)
- No building-integrated photovoltaic systems (BIPV)
- Please review the SolarAPP+ Eligibility Checklist for acceptable projects
- Licensed Contractors Only
Step 2: Submit for Automated Review
- Submit Solar/Photovoltaic design at solarapp.nrel.gov.
- Click Login or Register to get started.
- Have Contractors license information available to complete this step.
- A processing fee will be charged by SolarApp+ NREL.
Step 3: Apply for Permit
- Apply for a permit online via the City of Stockton Accela Citizen Portal.
- Click Login or Register to get started.
- Accept the terms of service, select OVER-THE-COUNTER PERMITS, select OTC - Photovoltaic.
- Click Continue Application and follow the prompts.
- Include the SolarAPP+ Approval Document and input the SolarAPP+ approval number to proceed.
- Follow the prompts to make payment online, print the provided permit documents.
- Revisions (see below).
Step 4: Schedule Your Inspection
- Log in or set up an account at the City of Stockton Accela Citizen Portal.
- Under the Building heading, click Schedule an Inspection.
- Enter the permit number (ex. BP2#-#####).
- Follow the prompts to complete the inspection scheduling.
SolarAPP+ Revisions
- Submit your revision through SolarAPP+ first.
- You will be provided with a revised SolarAPP+ Approval Document.
- The initial processing fee charged by the SolarAPP+ website covers up to three revisions.
- Navigate to the Accela Citizen Access portal.
- Click on Building and click Create an Application.
- Accept the terms of service, select OVER-THE-COUNTER PERMITS, select OTC – Photovoltaic Revision.
- Click Continue Application and follow the prompts.
- Include your revised SolarAPP+ Approval Document and input your revised SolarAPP+ approval number to proceed.
- Follow the prompts to make payment online, print your permit documents.
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If the scope of the revision makes the project ineligible for use of SolarAPP+, please call Building & Life Safety Division to coordinate the revision submittal process.
More Information and Resources for Solar App
Link Resources
- Solar App YouTube instructional video
- What is SolarAPP+?
- How do I make changes to approved SolarAPP+ plans?
- How do I submit a project through SolarAPP+?
- Contractors Guide: Issues & upcoming improvements
- What projects qualify to be submitted in SolarAPP+?
- How do I make changes to approved plans?
- Contractors Guide: Release notes
- What types of systems are not eligible for SolarAPP+ review?
- Is there a limit on system size SolarAPP+ can review?
- How do I register with SolarAPP+?
Last Update : 12/08/2023, 4:40:07 PM