The following are required to install a solar PV system with a maximum power output of 10 kW or less:
a) A building permit issued by the City of Signal Hill Building Department
b) Contractors are required to have a City of Signal Hill business license.
Planning review and Fire Department approval are not required for solar PV installations 10 kW in size or smaller. Please see the
Submittal Requirements Overview for application guidelines.
Complete the
Eligibility Checklist for Expedited Solar Photovoltaic Permitting for One- and Two-Family Dwellings and demonstrate compliance with the requirements.
Submit your building permit application, and upload all plans and required documentation, through the
online portal.
Required for Complex Projects
For Plan Check requirements for projects not eligible for an expedited review, go to Review for Other Solar Projects.