Solar Application

Requirements

To make a solar application without addition, you will need the following documents:

• Lien agent appointment if project is $30,000+ (instructions in application online)
• Workers’ Compensation Affidavit (in online application)
• Solar Panel Engineering
• Sketch indicating where the array will be located on the property
• Simple Build Application (online)
• Electrical Application (online)

• If a new platform is being built for the solar components, or an existing platform is being expanded, please also submit a simple build permit application (online) and a zoning & floodplain application (online).

  • Upload the platform building plans

Application Process

North Topsail Beach has launched a new platform for permitting:

1. Log into: https://www.citizenserve.com/northtopsailbeach
2. Complete a Simple Build Application:
   1. Mouse over “Services” tab in the top bar
   2. Click on "Permits"
   3. In the left-hand column, click on "Apply online"
   4. Select "Simple Build Permit" in the drop-down menu
   5. Complete the application
   6. Once complete click "Submit"
      1. Once submitted, note this permit number in the “pending” tab. It will be SB22-xxxxxx.
3. Complete an electrical application:
   1. Mouse over “Services” tab in the top bar
   2. Click on "Permits"
   3. Click on "Apply online" in the left-hand column
   4. Select "Electrical Permit" in the drop-down menu
   5. Complete the application:
      1. Indicate “Existing Project” and type in the SB22 permit number noted above
   6. When complete click "submit"

4. If applicable a Zoning and Floodplain Application

   1. Mouse over “Services” tab in the top bar

   2. Click on "Planning and Zoning"

   3. In the left-hand column, click on "Apply online"

   4. Select "Zoning and Floodplain Permit" in the drop-down menu

   5. Complete the application and click "submit"

5. If applicable a Simple Build Application

   1. Mouse over “Services” tab in the top bar

   2. Click on "Permits"

   3. In the left-hand column, click on "Apply online"

   4. Select "Simple Build Permit" in the drop-down menu

   5. Complete the application

   6. Once complete click "Submit"

The application process will request the upload of the application documents.

Please submit applications and inspection requests through the portal.