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Automated Solar Permitting with SolarAPP+

Before applying for an automated solar plan review and solar permit, projects must follow certain requirements. At this time, SolarAPP+ is designed to provide a code-compliance check for the majority of residential, roof-mounted, retrofit photovoltaic systems. To see which systems are eligible, please refer to the Eligibility Checklist. Only projects that conform to this list may apply for a permit through SolarAPP+. Currently, the approval process is only for standard solar installations. Systems including electrical panel upgrades, new concrete pads, or ground mount systems are not eligible.

Submit for Woodside Fire Protection District Permit

  1.  Woodside Fire Protection District approved permit is required prior to submitting to SolarAPP+
  2.  Complete the Woodside Fire Protection District application and submit your plans directly to them online.

Submit For Automated Review Through SolarAPP+

  1. Confirm that you have an active Town of Woodside Business License prior to applying. 
  2.  If new to SolarAPP+, create an account and register as an installer on SolarAPP+. 
  3.  Create a new project and include all necessary information.
  4.  Submit the application and pay the required permit fees.
  5.  Download the Inspection Checklist to be reviewed during the inspection.

Apply For a Building Permit

After the application has been approved through SolarAPP+, you will need to apply for a building permit.

  1.  Go to the eTRAKiT Online Permit Center.
  2.  Login with your Contractor account (If you do not have a contractor account, please register for one on eTRAKit.)
  3.  Under Building Division main page, click Apply for Permits Online.
  4.  Select SOLAR APP as your Permit Type.
  5.  Enter your system kW.
  6.  Enter your permit description, job value, SolarAPP+ information, contractor CSLB and Business License information, property address, and upload your SolarAPP+ Approval Documents. (The SolarAPP+ Approval Document is required to be uploaded along with your approved plans, supporting documents, Woodside Fire Protection District Permit approval transmittal and a Town of Woodside Building Permit Application form.)
  7.  Fill out the remainder of the online permit application and pay for your applicable permit fees.
  8.  The permit card will be emailed to the email address on your application.

Inspection Scheduling

  1.  When your project is ready for inspections, you can schedule your inspections using our online eTRAKiT portal.