City of Azusa, CA

Initial Status: The City of Azusa intends to use a specifc PV permit but this goal is in progress

Initial Status: Online permit application is currently in progress.

Guidance: According to our sources the City is still working on adopting an online permit option. If you have more current data contact us and we will update this goal.

Initial Status: Electronic submittal is one of the City's long-term goals; currently in progress.

Guidance: Follow the "Take Action" button to learn about your options; or simply allow email submittal of permit applications for qualifying projects.

Initial Status: Another of Azusa's long-term goals; currently in progress.

Guidance: In the coming years some cities may have as many as 50% of all permits being solar related. This goal is can be quickly achieved by updating the City's website with a clear dedicated link to the fee schedule.

Initial Status: Unknown

Guidance: Consider an expedited or over-the-counter permit approval process for qualifying PV projects using a standard application form (see goal P1). For all projects, issue or deny permit within 3 business days of submittal for residential and within 5 business days for commercial.

Initial Status: Within two business days.

Guidance: City currently at best practice.

Initial Status: According to our reserch Azusa offers inspections scheduled within a specific time window. But the length of that window is not known.

Guidance: Azusa City building department should contact Solar Roadmap team to confirm if the inspection time window meets the goal of 2 hours. Follow the "Contact Solar Roadmap" link at the bottom of the page.

Initial Status: Two inspections required-- final electrical inspection and final structural inspection.

Guidance: Require only a single permit inspection. If additional inspections are required during installation, conduct in a manner that does not require installer to halt work. The most efficient use of time is to conduct the permit inspection in coordination with utility interconnection inspection.

Initial Status: Inspection checklist not currently in use.

Action Taken: Azusa has not yet considered this goal.

Guidance: Utilize a standard inspection checklist for PV systems. The checklist serves as a guide for inspectors and installers containing points of emphasis and common issues.

Initial Status: Qualifying systems are exempt from structural review.

Action Taken: Azusa has yet to consider this goal.

Guidance: Follow the "Take Action" link to find out how to remove this burden on your permit staff without ever compromising safety.

Guidance: Explore implementing solar mandates for new construction for all buildings or a segment of the new building stock

Initial Status: Please contact Solar Roadmap team about Azusa's Climate Action Plan.

Guidance: The City's status is unknown; please follow up with Solar Roadmap to have this goal updated.

Initial Status: Unknown.

Guidance: Azusa can take the lead on clean energy purchase repayment by adding a line item to the utility bill.

Initial Status: Commercial PACE financing available through County-backed LA PACE program.

Guidance: See http://lapace.org/ for more information. Consider establishing a working group to evaluate the potential of a residential PACE financing program.

Initial Status: No such programs known to exist locally

Guidance: Support the creation of a working group of community leaders and funding providers. This group would evaluate options and determine the most viable approach for aggregating residential solar based on best practices to date.

Initial Status: No known solar projects at these sites currently.

Guidance: Establish a working group to identify solar feasibility at municipal landfill and water treatment sites.