Phoenix City – Municipal Code 232 Residential Solar PV System Permit

Program Overview

Implementing Sector Local
Category Regulatory Policy
State Arizona
Incentive Type Solar/Wind Permitting Standards
Web Site https://phoenix.municipal.codes/CC/A.2_Part20_Sec232
Cities Phoenix
Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies Solar Photovoltaics
Applicable Sectors Residential

Summary

The City of Phoenix offers permitting plans for solar PV. The specifics of the permitting plans can be found in the city’s application found here. For all the options below the existing electric service is to remain and the installer must be present for the inspection.

  • Option A – Over-the-Counter Review : $600 Plan Review and 3 Inspections
  • Option B – Over-the-Counter Review : $450 Plan Review and 2 Inspections
  • Option C – No Plan Review : $375 Administrative Fee and 2 Inspections
  • Option D – Over-the-Counter Review : $300 Plan Review and 1 Inspection

Further, the City of Phoenix Planning and Development Department has launched the SolarAPP Pilot program which is available to pre-approved contractors. The third-party software can be used to verify code compliance for residential photovoltaic projects. Visit the website here for more information. 

Authorities

Name Municipal Code 232

Contact

Planning & Zoning

 

Address:
200 W. Washington St.
Phoenix, AZ 85003
Phone:
(602) 262-7131