Coral Gables | SolSmart

Solsmart Advisor

Jennifer Barenholtz South Florida Regional Planning Council

Technical Assistance Organization

The Solar Foundation

"Going through the SolSmart designation process really allowed our City to streamline and improve our solar permitting process, making it easier and more affordable for our residents and businesses to go solar." Matt Anderson, Senior Sustainability Analyst

SolSmart Criteria

SolSmart Criteria

Created an online permitting checklist, increasing transparency for community members and solar installers
Reviewed local zoning codes and identified restrictions that intentionally or unintentionally prohibit solar PV development
Allowed solar by-right accessory use in all zones (so solar installations don’t require special permits or hearings)
Cross-trained both inspection and permitting staff on solar PV

Coral Gables FL

Designation Level: SolSmart Silver

Solsmart Advisor

Technical Assistance Organization

SolSmart Criteria

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Coral Gables FL

Designation Level: SolSmart Silver

Solsmart Advisor

Technical Assistance Organization

SolSmart Criteria