SolarAPP+
What is SolarAPP+?
SolarAPP+, short for Solar Automated Permit Processing, automates the residential solar plan review process for issuing permits to licensed contractors to install code-compliant residential photovoltaic (PV) systems. Submittal instructions are provided below.
Apply for solar using SolarAPP+
Step 1: Eligibility to use SolarAPP+
- Residential structures only (1 and 2 residential units and ADUs)
- Licensed contractors only
- No ballasted systems
- Please review the SolarAPP+ Eligible Systems for acceptable projects
Step 2: Submit for automated review through SolarAPP+
- Go to the SolarAPP+ website
- Click Sign in or Register to get started
- Contractor license information is required to complete this step
- The City of Mendota solar permit fee & a SolarAPP+ processing fee will be charged.
- Download the SolarAPP+ approval documents
Step 3: Apply for Permit
- Email buildingdepartment@cityofmendota.com with the following information:
- Subject: SolarAPP+ Approval ID:[SAXXXXXXXX-X-X-X]
- Body: Attach the SolarAPP+ approval documents from Step 2, and include any additional information regarding your project.
- City of Mendota-Building Department will reply to you email with a Permit Number and your inspection card. You will need this to schedule your inspection.
Step 4: Schedule a Building Inspection
- Call (559) 655-3291
- Schedule online
- Please provide your information in the following order:
- What type of inspection is needed?
- What is the permit number?
- What day would you like the inspection?
- Would you like the inspection in the morning or afternoon?
Address - Name, Email, Phone
SolarAPP+ Revision
- SolarAPP+ revisions are handled exclusively through the SolarAPP+ portal
- Click here for more information on how to handle revisions
SolarAPP+ Tutorials and FAQs
Details about SolarAPP+ are available in a YouTube instructional video
- What is SolarAPP+?
- What projects qualify to be submitted in SolarAPP+?
- How do I register with SolarAPP+?
- How do I submit a project through SolarAPP+?
- What types of systems are eligible and not eligible for SolarAPP+ review?
- Is there a limit on the system size SolarAPP+ can review?
- Contractors Guide: Release notes
Apply for solar without SolarAPP+
Submit directly to City of Mendota for residential solar review
- Submit 3-sets of plans, along with Building Permit Application Via Mail or in
person
Email the Building Department and staff will assist with questions.