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    • Solar Permitting Requirements

    Regional Permitting Requirements

    Tucson’s regional jurisdictions have collaborated to standardize residential solar permitting requirements to make the process clear and eliminate uncertainty in the solar permitting process.   In particular, it simplified the structural and electrical review of residential PV systems.  Learn more about each jurisdiction's solar permitting requirements:

    Solar Calculators for Contractors Installing in Pima County

    Pima County developed a Solar Calculator spreadsheet for use primarily by licensed solar installers.  The calculator provides a method of plan submittal and review that will expedite the permitting process by standardizing the configuration and providing a mechanism that incorporates both the submittal and plan review.

    With the proper inputs, the calculator provides an electrical diagram that will meet codes and requirements for your permit. The standardized format and pre-approved calculations reduce application errors and save review time.  There is also a PV roof uplift calculator.

    Go to Pima County Building and Site Development and click on Solar and Wind to select one of the following calculators.
    • PV Calculator - Standard Inverter
    • PV Calculator - Micro Inverter
    • IRC PV Roof Uplift Calculator

    Federal and State Owned Lands Solar Permitting Requirements


    Solar Zone at UA Tech Park 
    Tech Parks Arizona
    (520) 382-2489

    Largest multi-technology solar testing and demonstration site in the U.S.

     

    Arizona State Land Department 
    Sales and Commercial Leasing Section
    (602) 542-3000

    Typically lands intended for commercial uses are leased. Long-term solar leases are acquired through a public auction process.

    Bureau of Land Management Solar Development 
    U.S. BLM – Arizona State Office
    (602) 417-9200 - Phoenix Office
    (520) 258-7200 - Tucson Field Office

     Solar energy projects on public lands administered by BLM must apply for right-of-way authorization. Said solar energy projects are identified as a high priority. 

    Pima County Solar Farm Permit Requirements

    Pima County Development Services has a comprehensive list of fee and timeline estimates relating to site development plans and permitting for solar generating stations (solar farm) developers.  Fees and timelines vary depending on size, complexity, and location of the proposed solar farm.  Learn more about the Pima County Development Services solar farm permit requirements.

    City of Tucson Solar Farm Permit Requirements

    The City of Tucson’s solar farm permit requirements provide general information on regulations that will likely need be addressed as part of large solar facility development within Tucson city limits.  Given the dynamic nature of the regulatory environment, it is important to check with each agency to ensure accuracy.  Click here to view City of Tucson solar farm permit requirements
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