Coxsackie, NY · Greene County
Expedited Solar Permit Process Checklist
This checklist helps property owners and solar contractors determine whether a small-scale roof-mounted solar electric installation qualifies for Coxsackie’s expedited permitting process.
What this form is
Use this checklist to determine whether a small-scale roof-mounted residential or commercial solar electric installation qualifies for the expedited permitting process. It asks about system capacity, reviews and permits, mounting, code compliance, equipment, and roof and system weight. A “No” answer to any of Questions 1–10 means the project must use the standard permitting process; certain “No” answers to Questions 11–13 require a professional certification letter.
Who needs it
Property owners and solar installation contractors use this checklist to determine eligibility and affirm that a project meets the expedited process requirements.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the property owner and solar installation contractor sign and date it, and the checklist mentions no notarized or sworn attachment.
How to submit this form
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Download The Checklist
Download the expedited solar permit checklist PDF.
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Answer The Eligibility Questions
Mark Yes or No for each of the 13 questions about the solar installation.
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Gather Any Required Letter
If you answered No to Questions 11–13, provide a professional engineer or registered architect letter certifying the structure can support the system.
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Sign And Date
Have the property owner and solar installation contractor sign and date the checklist.
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Submit To The City
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Expedited Solar Permit Process Checklist?
- No. The property owner and solar installation contractor sign and date the checklist. It mentions no notarized or sworn attachment.
- How do I submit the Expedited Solar Permit Process Checklist?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
- What happens if I answer No to a checklist question?
- A “No” to any of Questions 1–10 means the project must use the standard permitting process. A “No” to Questions 11–13 requires a professional engineer or registered architect letter to use this form.
- Who signs the checklist?
- The property owner and solar installation contractor sign and date the checklist to affirm that the answers are correct and the project meets the expedited process requirements.
Need something notarized?
This Expedited Solar Permit Process Checklist doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Coxsackie form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.