Photovoltaic Information

Solar Panels

Photovoltaic Submittals


Photovoltaic (PV) submittals at the Building and Safety Counter must be submitted on 18 by 24-inch minimum paper size. We require 3 complete sets of plans and 2 copies of supplemental information (supplemental information such as calculations, etc can be on 8 ½ by 11-inch paper size).
  • Building and Safety now accepts Electronic Plan submittal applications
  • For new submittals and resubmittals, email your completed documents
  • PV installation shall be done by qualified persons as required in NEC 705.6
  • All panels and inverters will be verified by the Field Inspector against the stamped and approved plans at the time of inspection
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Required Documents

  1. Photovoltaic Expedited Permit Eligibility Checklist (PDF)
  2. Photovoltaic Submittal Requirements Commercial (PDF)
  3. Photovoltaic Submittal Requirements Document (PDF)
  4. Plan Submittal Application (PDF)

Useful Resources

  1. California Solar Permitting Guidebook (PDF)
  2. City of Ventura Photovoltaic Ordinance (PDF)