Small residential rooftop solar energy system.
San José Municipal Code § 17.86.230
in effect17.86.230 - Small residential rooftop solar energy system.
"Small residential rooftop solar energy system" means all of the following:
A. A solar energy system that is no larger than ten kilowatts alternating current nameplate rating or thirty kilowatts thermal.
B. A solar energy system that conforms to all applicable state fire, structural, electrical, and other building codes as adopted or amended by the city, and all state and city health and safety standards.
C. A solar energy system that is installed on a single or duplex family dwelling.
D. A solar panel or module array that does not exceed the maximum legal building height as defined by the city.
(Ord. 29601.)
Source: City of San José, Municipal Code (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/ca/san_jose/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT17BUCO_CH17.86SOENSYREEXBUPEPRSMREROSOENSY_PT2DE_17.86.230SMREROSOENSYFetched: 11/1/2026
