Senate Bill 379 (Wiener, 2022), requires most California cities and counties, including the City of Westminster, 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 eligibility 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.