City of Astoria (OR)

Oregon Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements

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NEC Code Version2023
Fire Code Version2018 Building Code
Wet Stamps RequiredNone
Fire Setback EnforcedYes

Codes

NEC Code Version
2023
Fire Code Version
2018 Building Code
Code List

2021 OREGON RESIDENTIAL SPECIALTY CODE

2019 OREGON STRUCTURAL SPECIALTY CODE

2019 OREGON MECHANICAL SPECIALTY CODE

2021 OREGON PLUMBING SPECIALTY CODE

2023 OREGON ELECTRICAL SPECIALTY CODE

2025 OREGON ENERGY EFFICIENCY SPECIALTY CODE

2019 OREGON ZERO ENERGY READY COMMERCIAL CODE

2019 OREGON FIRE CODE

2010 OREGON MANUFACTURED DWELLING INSTALLATION SPECIALTY CODE

ASCE Code Specification
ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

Revision Required
Yes
New Planset Required For Module Swap
Yes

Stamps

Ee Stamp Required On SLD
No
Wet Stamps Required
None
Structural Calculations Required
No

Fire setbacks

Fire Setback Enforced
Yes

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
999
Snow Load
999
Reducible Snow Load Allowed
Yes
Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

Electrical Load Calcs Required
Derates
Allowed POI
PV Breaker,Meter Adapter,Load Side Taps,Line Side Taps
Temperature Rating
90
De Rating Ampacity
0.91
BOS Restrictions

Standard

Battery / ESS

Unique Battery Placards Needed
No
ESS Elevation Detail Required
No

Plan set

Plan Set Requirements

Standard

Cover Page

Standard

Site

Standard

Roof Plan

Standard

Attachment Detail

Standard

Electrical Diagram

Standard

Label Page

Standard

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required
Mesh/Scrim
Ground Mount Notes

Erosion control study required on 30 degrees or more

Ground Mount Requires Soil Sample
Environmental Study
Setback Front Yard
5
Setback Back Yard
5
Setback Side Yard
5
Compiled from public records, 2026. Requirements change with code cycles and local amendments. Verify with the City of Astoria (OR) building department before you rely on this, and treat it as a research head start, not a ruling. Getting quotes? Run them through the quote checker first.