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Expedited permitting follows the steps listed below for roof-mounted solar installation with rated output of 10 KW or less on a one- or two-family dwelling.
Step 1: The following fillable PDFs must be completed, printed and faxed to 619.667.1380 to be eligible for expedited review:
Plans submitted shall include:
Step 3: Application and Plan Approval (Options).
Permit payment may be made by:
Expedited permitting follows the steps listed below for roof-mounted solar installation with rated output of 10 KW or less on a one- or two-family dwelling.
Step 1: The following fillable PDFs must be completed, printed and faxed to 619.667.1380 to be eligible for expedited review:
- Photovoltaic System Permit Application
- Eligibility Checklist for Expedited Photovoltaic Permitting for Single-Family Dwellings
- Photovoltaic System Summary
- Structural Criteria for Residential Flush-Mount Solar Arrays
Plans submitted shall include:
- System layout plan on accurate roof plan, showing:
- Modules, array(s) and racking layout
- Roof access point and pathways
- Junction box locations(s)
- Disconnect location(s)
- Electrical service location
- Gas meter location
- Single line diagram with system specifications, grounding, electrical service configuration
- Placard diagrams
- Electrical load calculations
- Structural calculations, stamped and signed by a California registered engineer, when required.
Step 3: Application and Plan Approval (Options).
Permit payment may be made by:
- Making an appointment by calling 619.667.1176. Plans will be approved, stamped and issued immediately after permit fees are paid.
- Mailing 3 sets of plans with payment and large, self-addressed, stamped envelope to the City of La Mesa Building Division, 8130 Allison Avenue, La Mesa, CA 91942. After payment, approved stamped plans will be mailed to applicant.
- Instruction form for providing credit card payment will be emailed or faxed to you. After payment is received, approved stamped plans will be faxed or emailed to applicant.