County of Mariposa

Initial Status: Does not have a standard permit application specific to PV systems, but there is a general form.

Guidance: Standard PV permit application materials include: submittal requirements information, eligibility checklist for expedited permitting, and PV standard plan. Using standard materials across a region reduces submittal errors and department approval backlog. This is an AB 2188 requirement for all rooftop systems under 10 kW.

Initial Status: General application is online.

Initial Status: Can be submitted in person, via email, and by mail.

Initial Status: One submission required to Building Department.

Initial Status: Permit process description, permit fee information, point of contact, inspection process description, and inspection checklist are all available online.

Initial Status: For residential roof mount: under 3 days. For commercial roof mount: under 5 days. For ground-mount: 5-10 days

Initial Status: Flat fee between $251 - 500

Initial Status: Flat fee between $251 - 500

Initial Status: Inspections are completed within 2 business days

Initial Status: Window of time given for inspection is greater than one day

Guidance: Installer is given specific time or time window less than 2 hours for onsite inspection. Utilize phone and/or email to provide info on anticipated inspection time. This is an AB 2188 requirement for all rooftop systems under 10 kW.

Initial Status: Single comprehensive inspection for roof-mounted systems. Additional inspections required for ground-mount systems

Initial Status: Inspection checklist currently in use.

Initial Status: Structural approval from professional engineers is required for commercial installations, though it is not required for residential installations

Guidance: For qualifying residential systems meeting certain criteria, allow an exemption from structural analysis or structural PE stamp requirements.

Initial Status: 2013 codes are currently enforced.

Initial Status: No adoption of ordinance in compliance with AB 2188 Mandate.

Action Taken: More information can be found here: http://www.mariposacounty.org/DocumentCenter/View/46416 and http://www.mariposacounty.org/DocumentCenter/View/43781

Initial Status: State laws provide limited protection for solar rights and solar access, but no local ordinance.

Initial Status: Focuses on some solar information in Energy Action Plan

Initial Status: Zoning code does not specifically address solar, but there are historic/aesthetically sensitive zones

Guidance: Ensure the zoning codes and ordinances that govern solar installations in aesthetically sensitive areas do not adversely affect property owners' ability to install solar. Allow staff members to review and approve applications when possible rather than requiring committee or planning commission review. CA Solar Rights Act requires that local governments use an administrative, non-discretionary review process for on-site solar energy systems that do not place restrictions on visual or aesthetic concerns.

Initial Status: No local implementation of PACE financing pilot program.

Guidance: Establish a working group to evaluate the potential of a PACE financing program for clean energy upgrades in the jurisdiction based on national examples by local municipalities.

Initial Status: No exploration of new finance programs locally

Guidance: Encourage local financial institutions to establish loan programs for solar energy systems.

Initial Status: Limited promotion of solar finance options and tools

Guidance: Publicize the availability of local solar finance options and solar evaluation tools for potential buyers. This can be done via webinars, marketing materials, or by providing links and information online.

Initial Status: Has explored local collaborative procurement programs

Initial Status: No such programs known to exist locally.

Guidance: Consider collaborating with agencies across the region to aggregate government facilities, including municipal buildings and schools, for solar evaluation and cost-effective procurement to demonstrate leadership and reduce energy costs while strengthening the economy and environment.

Initial Status: Currently not exploring installing solar at municipal facilities.

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

Initial Status: Limited awareness of these resources locally.

Guidance: Provide online access to training programs and resources for the installer community and potential workforce and organize an outreach and/or training event in order to generate awareness and understanding.

Initial Status: County promotes solar education resources online