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City staff weigh SolarAPP integration, propose 24-hour permit turnaround for simple rooftop solar
Summary
Planning and environmental staff briefed the committee on SolarAPP and Dallas' new permitting system; staff recommended a 24-hour streamlined review for solar-only installs in base zoning and said they will return with a six-month progress report on integration and outcomes.
City staff told the Parks, Trails and Environment Committee on May 5 that the city is evaluating SolarAPP (an automated plan-review platform) for rooftop solar permitting while the city transitions to a new permitting system called Dallas Now.
Paul White II, director at the Office of Environmental Quality and Sustainability, and Emily Liu, director of planning and development, described SolarAPP as an "instant plan review and approval" system that checks solar installations against the International Building Code (2021) and can be customized for local requirements.…
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