SolarAPP+

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Contractors may now apply for Solar Permits via SolarAPP+ and the City of Oceanside online permitting system:

1. Eligibility to use SolarAPP+

Main Dwelling Rooftop, Permitted, Residential structures only.
No Ballasted Systems.
Located in the City of Oceanside.
Must be a licensed C-10 or C-46 contractor that has previously registered with SolarAPP+.
Permit Runners and B license holders are not allowed to request SolarAPP+ permits.
For a full list of requirements, please click here.

2. Submit for Automated Review Through SolarAPP+

Submit your design to solarapp.nrel.gov .
Click Login or Register to get started.
A $25 processing fee will be charged by the SolarAPP+ website.
Click here for a demonstration on SolarAPP+.

3. Required Document

SolarAPP+ Approval Document

4. Apply for City Building Permit

Create an eTRAKiT account and Apply for your permit at eTRAKiT.
Click Apply / New Permit.
Select BLD SOLAR APP PV Permit Type.
Upload your approved SolarAPP+ document.
Pay City Permit Fees.
Download and print your Online Permit Inspection Job Card and Solar APP+ documents.

5. Getting an Inspection

Inspection Scheduling Instructions
Have your Online Permit Inspection Job Card and approved Solar APP+ documents printed and available on-site for the inspector.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Why are we incorporating SolarAPP+ in our solar permit process?

What is SolarAPP+?

Who is NREL?

Who can apply for a SolarAPP+ permit?

How does SolarAPP+ integrate with the Oceanside Online Permitting Portal?

Does SolarAPP+ collect fees and will the City be charging fees?

What happens if the contractor changes or requires resubmittal of plans?

SolarAPP+ allows up to 3 revisions under the $25.00 fee. They must resubmit the application to SolarAPP+ and once the resubmittal is approved, they will receive a modified permit number, for example:

Original SolarAPP+ ID: SA20230117-242-19-1234-A
First Approved Revision SolarAPP+ ID: SA20230117-242-19-1234-B
Second Approved Revision SolarAPP+ ID: SA20230117-242-19-1234-C
Third and Last Approved Revision SolarAPP+ ID: SA20230117-242-19-1234-D

Once the contractor receives the new SolarAPP+ ID, they can upload the new SolarAPP+ approval document onto their existing permit on the Oceanside Online Permitting Portal. The City of Oceanside may charge any fees that are appropriate for the resubmittal, similar to the current process for re-inspection.

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