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SolSmart Designees
Orange County
Florida
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Population: 1,393,452
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Designation Level: SolSmart Gold
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Year Designated:
2018
Criteria Achieved
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
Provided a streamlined permitting pathway for small PV systems
Created a streamlined process to approve certain solar permit application over the counter
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