Rancho Palos Verdes

In 2019, Rancho Palos Verdes joined seven other area communities and the South Bay Cities Council of Governments (SBCCOG) to earn SolSmart designation for their cutting-edge work advancing solar energy, along with related technologies like electric vehicles (EVs).

Among its other accomplishments, Rancho Palos Verdes completed a feasibility analysis for a 40 kW solar carport with integrated EV chargers.

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Going Solar in California’s South Bay

• 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 applications over the counter