City of Pismo Beach - SolarAPP+
- Main Dwelling Rooftop, Permitted, Residential structures only.
- No Ballasted Systems.
- Located in the City of Pismo Beach.
- Must be a licensed contractor that has previously registered with SolarAPP+.
- Permit Runners are not allowed to request SolarAPP+ permits.
- For a full list of requirements, please click here.
- Submit your design to solarapp.nrel.gov
- Click Login or Register to get started.
- A $26.06 processing fee will be charged by the SolarAPP+ website.
- Click here for a demonstration on SolarAPP+.
- SolarAPP+ Approval Document.
- Specifications.
- Apply for your Permit.
- Click Apply for a Permit.
- Select the Application Type: SolarAPP+ Permit.
- Select the permit Sub Type.
- Provide your SolarAPP+ approval ID number and upload your plans, specifications and SolarAPP+ document.
- Make the payment for the permit.
- Download and print your Construction Permit.
- Have your Construction Permit printed and available on-site for an Inspector.
- Call 805-773-7045 for an inspection.
- Online Form to request an inspection.
- What is SolarAPP+?
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SolarAPP+ is a standardized plan review software that runs compliance checks and processes building permit approvals for eligible rooftop solar systems. NREL created the SolarAPP+ process.
- Who is NREL?
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NREL stands for National Renewable Energy Lab, a national laboratory of the U.S. Department of Energy, About NREL | NREL. SolarAPP+ is an application developed by NREL that allows authorized contractors to submit plans for certain rooftop residential solar projects and receive permits and plan check documents instantly.
- Who can apply for a SolarAPP+ permit?
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Contractors who have completed training and are approved by SolarAPP+ are the only applicants that are accepted to use this streamlined process on SolarAPP+.
- Why are we incorporating SolarAPP+ in our solar permit process?
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In 2022, California passed SB 379 which “requires most California cities and counties to implement an online, automated permitting platform that verifies code compliance and issues permits in real time or allows the city, county, or city and county to issue permits in real time for a residential solar energy system.” SB 379
- Does SolarAPP+ collect fees and will the City be charging fees?
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SolarAPP+ collects a one-time fee of $26.06. The City application fee is separate and will remain the same as a regular solar permit application that contractors apply for on the City's Online Portal.
- What happens if the contractor changes or requires resubmittal of plans?
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SolarAPP+ allows up to 3 revisions under the $26.06 fee. They must resubmit the application to SolarAPP+ and once the resubmittal is approved, they will receive a modified permit number, for example:
- Original SolarAPP+ ID: SA20230117-242-19-1234-A
- First Approved Revision SolarAPP+ ID: SA20230117-242-19-1234-B
- Second Approved Revision SolarAPP+ ID: SA20230117-242-19-1234-C
- Third and Last Approved Revision SolarAPP+ ID: SA20230117-242-19-1234-D
Once the contractor receives the new SolarAPP+ ID, they can upload this new document onto their existing permit on the Online Portal, along with their modified plans. The City Inspector may charge any fees that are appropriate for the resubmittal, similar to the current process for re-inspection.