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Solar CEQA exemption
A solar CEQA exemption is California's limited statutory environmental-review exemption for qualifying solar energy system projects under Public Resources Code section 21080.35.
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Public Resources Code section 21080.35 limits the solar CEQA exemption through defined conditions and exclusions. Separately, San Diego Municipal Code section 141.0418 requires a construction permit for solar energy-system installation.
Review confirmed · Review due October 29, 2026
The previous review deadline was September 27, 2026. The missed interval remains unverified; the current review does not establish historical coverage.
The cited evidence supports this statement within the source’s stated scope. Its jurisdiction and source-event date limit its applicability to a particular project.
Applicable jurisdiction: US-CA
Verified September 29, 2026
Definition
A solar CEQA exemption is California's limited statutory environmental-review exemption for qualifying solar energy system projects under Public Resources Code section 21080.35.
Review confirmed · Review due October 29, 2026
The previous review deadline was September 27, 2026. The missed interval remains unverified; the current review does not establish historical coverage.
The cited evidence supports this statement within the source’s stated scope. Its jurisdiction and source-event date limit its applicability to a particular project.
Applicable jurisdiction: US-CA
Verified September 29, 2026
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- City of San Diego: San Diego Municipal Code § 141.0418(a), (b)(1), printed pp. 21–22; O-20555, revision 7-2026
Revision O-20555; revision 7-2026 · Source event as of September 6, 2015 · Ontology accessed September 29, 2026 · Ontology verified September 29, 2026
- California Legislative Information: California Public Resources Code § 21080.35(a)–(f)
Revision Public Resources Code § 21080.35; effective 2012-01-01 · Source event as of January 1, 2012 · Ontology accessed September 29, 2026 · Ontology verified September 29, 2026