Residential / commercial scope
Both
Most residential rooftop solar is an express permit. Battery storage may add requirements.
Category
Solar & Energy
Plans required?
Sometimes
Where to go
PermitLA
Over-the-counter?
Often over-the-counter
Likely clearances
None in most cases for residential rooftop
Residential vs commercial
Residential rooftop solar is an express PermitLA permit. Commercial or large ground-mount arrays usually need plan check in ePlanLA for structural and fire-access review - confirm when you apply.
Search keywords
solar, photovoltaic, pv, panels, rooftop, renewable
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