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Solar land-use permit

A solar land-use permit is a local discretionary permit or review that may be required when a proposed solar development's use, design feature, or location triggers the City of San Diego process.

policy · Concept code GS-CONCEPT-181 · Last verified August 28, 2026

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A solar land-use permit is a local discretionary permit or review that may be required when a proposed solar development's use, design feature, or location triggers the City of San Diego process.

Applicable jurisdiction: US-CA

Verified August 28, 2026

Why it matters

San Diego's current local process and code make the need for a discretionary path conditional on zoning, site, and development facts rather than a routine named permit for every solar installation.

Applicable jurisdiction: US-CA

Verified August 28, 2026

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