Senate Bill 379 (Wiener, 2022), requires most California cities and counties, including the City of Pomona, to implement an online, automated permitting platform that verifies code compliance and issues permits in real time or allows the city, county, or city and county to issue permits in real time for a residential solar energy system that is no larger than 38.4 kilowatts alternating current nameplate rating and a residential energy storage system paired with a residential solar energy system that is no larger than 38.4 kilowatts alternating current nameplate rating.

This program will streamline the review, permitting and inspection process of residential rooftop solar projects that meet eligbility requirements. 

Licensed contractors can now submit:

• Residential roof-mounted photovoltaic designs for automated review through SolarAPP+ and the City's online software (Energov) for an auto-issued permit.

Using SolarAPP+

• Step 1: Verify Eligibility to Use Solar APP+
  • Main dwelling rooftop, permitted, residential structures only
  • No ballasted systems
  • No building-integrated photovoltaic systems (BIPV)
  • Please review the SolarAPP+ Eligibility Checklist for acceptable projects
  • Licensed Contractors Only

• Step 2: Submit for Automated Review through SolarAPP+
  
  • Submit Solar/Photovoltaic design at SolarAPP+ (nrel.gov)
  • Click Login or Register to get started
  • Have Contractors license information available to complete this step
  • A processing fee will be charged by SolarAPP+ NREL

• Step 3: Apply for a Building Permit through the City of Pomona-Citizen Self Service
  
  • Apply for a permit online: Civic Self Service Online Permit Portal
  • Click Login or Register to get started
    • How to register for a new account
  • Apply Solar APP+
    • How to apply for City of Pomona Solar APP
  • Make a Payment Online
    • How to make a Payment
  • Print your Documents
    • How to print your permit/job card
  • Schedule an Inspection
    • How to schedule an Online Inspection

• For projects that include a energy storage systems (aka battery back-up), please see this link for LA County Fire Department requirements: https://fire.lacounty.gov/fire-prevention-expeditedpvess/ 

SolarAPP+ FAQs

• What is SolarAPP+?
• SolarAPP+ Webpage
• How do I register with SolarAPP+?
• Eligibility Checklist
• How do I submit a project through SolarAPP+?
• How do I make changes to approved SolarAPP+ plans?
• Where is SolarAPP+ available?
• Contractors Guide: Release notes - SolarAPP+ Knowledge Base (solar-app.org)
• How much does SolarAPP+ cost an installer to use?
• Contractors Guide: Release notes
• What types of systems are not eligible for SolarAPP+ review? - SolarAPP+ Knowledge Base (solar-app.org)
• Is there a limit on system size SolarAPP+ can review?
• Being prepared for Solarapp+ inspection
• SolarAPP+ Knowledge Base (solar-app.org)