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Norfolk VA
Designation Level: SolSmart Silver
Technical Assistance Organization
SolSmart Criteria
SolSmart Criteria
Post an online checklist detailing the required permits, submittals, and steps of your community’s permitting process for small rooftop solar PV.
Train permitting and inspection staff on best practices for permitting solar PV and/or solar and storage systems.
Post an online statement confirming a three-business day turnaround time for small rooftop solar PV.
Review zoning requirements and identify restrictions that intentionally or unintentionally prohibit solar PV development.
Codify in the zoning ordinance that accessory use solar PV is explicitly allowed by-right in all major zones.
