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Oakland Ordinance Streamlining Solar Permits

This Oakland ordinance establishes an expedited, streamlined solar permitting process that complies with the Solar Rights Act to achieve timely and cost-effective installations of small residential rooftop solar systems.

Link:

  • Oakland Code of Ordinances Section 15.33.09

Policy Details:

Locale: Oakland, California [West]
Climate zone: Zone 3C: Warm Marine
Jurisdiction: Municipality [>150K]
Smart Surface(s): Solar Photovoltaic Roof
Policy Type(s): City Code

Citation:

Oakland Code of Ordinances Section 15.33.09

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