SolSmart Designees

Manhattan Beach

California
SolSmart Gold
Population: 35,183
Designation Level: SolSmart Gold
Year Designated: 2019
  • Created an online permitting checklist
  • Reviewed local zoning codes, allowing solar by-right accessory use
  • Cross-trained inspection and permitting staff on solar
  • PV Encouraging solar development in under-utilized properties, creating an online solar information page on their website, and installing solar on local facilities
  • Required no more than one application form for a residential rooftop PV project.