§ 4.106 — Agoura Hills Municipal Code

4.106.4.1 New One- And Two-Family Dwellings and Townhouses with Attached Private Garages.¶

For each

dwelling unit, a dedicated 208/240-volt branch circuit shall be installed in a listed raceway. The raceway shall not be less than trade size 1 (nominal 1-inch inside diameter). The raceway shall originate at the main service or subpanel and shall terminate into a listed cabinet, box, or other enclosure in close proximity to the proposed location of an EV charger. Raceways are required to be continuous at enclosed, inaccessible, or concealed areas and spaces. The branch circuit and associated overcurrent protective device shall be rated at 40 amperes minimum. Other electrical components, including a receptacle or blank cover, related to this section shall be installed in accordance with the California Electrical Code.

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4.106.4.1.1 Identification.¶

The service panel or subpanel circuit directory shall identify the overcurrent

protective device designated for future EV charging purposes as "EV READY" in accordance with the California Electrical Code. The receptacle or blank cover shall be identified as "EV READY."

Table 5.106.5.3.1 in Section 5.106.5.3.1 is amended to read as follows:

TABLE A5.106.5.3.1— EV CAPABLE SPACES AND EVCS
TOTAL NUMBER OF ACTUAL PARKING SPACES	NUMBER OF REQUIRED EV CAPABLE SPACES	OTHER THAN OFFICE AND RETAIL NUMBER OF REQUIRED EVCS 2, 3	OFFICE AND RETAIL NUMBER OF REQUIRED EVCS 2, 3
1—9	2	1	2
10—25	5	3	4
26—50	11	6	8
51—75	19	10	14
76—100	26	13	20
101—150	38	19	29
151—200	53	27	40
201 and over	30 percent of actual parking spaces 1	50 percent of EV- capable spaces 1	75 percent of EV- capable spaces 1
1. Calculation for spaces shall be rounded up to the nearest whole number. 2. Each EVCS shall reduce the number of required EV-capable spaces by the same number. 3. At least one Level 2 EVSE shall be provided.

Table 5.106.5.3.6 in Section 5.106.5.3.6 is amended to read as follows:

TABLE 5.106.5.3.6 - EVCS-POWER ALLOCATION METHOD
TOTAL NUMBER OF ACTUAL PARKING SPACES	MINIMUM TOTAL kVA @ 6.6 kVA	OTHER THAN OFFICE AND RETAIL TOTAL kVA REQUIRED IN ANY COMBINATION OF EV CAPABLE 3, 4 , LOW POWER LEVEL 2 LEVEL 2 1, 2 , OR DCFC	OFFICE AND RETAIL TOTAL kVA REQUIRED IN ANY COMBINATION OF EV CAPABLE 3, 4 , LOW POWER LEVEL 2 LEVEL 2 1, 2 , OR DCFC
1—9	13.2	13.2	13.2
10—25	33	33	33
26—50	72.6	72.6	72.6
51—75	125.4	125.4	125.4
76—100	171.6	171.6	171.6
101—150	250.8	250.8	250.8
151—200	349.8	349.8	349.8
201 and over	30 percent of actual parking spaces x 6.6	Total required kVA — P x .30 x 6.6, Where P = Parking spaces in facility	Total required kVA= Px .30 xx 6.6, Where P =Parking spaces in facility
1. Level 2 EVSE@ 6.6 KVA minimum. 2. At least one Level 2 EVSE shall be provided. 3. Maximum allowed kVA to be utilized for EV-capable spaces is 67 percent. 4. If EV capable spaces are utilized, they shall meet the requirements of Section 5.106.5.3.1 EV capable spaces. 5. For office and retail buildings, the maximum allowed kVA to be utilized for EV-capable spaces is 25 percent.

(Ord. No. 25-480, § 2, 11-12-2025)

- California Referenced Standards Code adopted.

The 2025 Edition of the California Referenced Standards Code, published by the International Code Council, and all appendices, amendments, supplements, and errata thereto, is hereby adopted by reference and shall be applicable to the City of Agoura Hills, and referred to as the "Referenced Standards Code of the City of Agoura Hills."

One copy of the California Referenced Standards Code of the City of Agoura Hills shall be kept on file in the Building Official's office for public inspection.

(Ord. No. 25-480, § 2, 11-12-2025)

8213—8215. - Reserved. 8216. - Expedited review of small residential rooftop solar energy system permits.

Definitions.

"Small residential rooftop solar energy system" shall have the same meaning as provided in the Solar Rights Act, Government Code § 65850.5()(3), as the same may be amended from time to time.

Small residential rooftop solar energy system standard plan and permit application checklist.

The City shall adopt standard plan(s) and checklist(s) of all requirements with which small residential rooftop solar energy systems shall comply to be eligible for expedited review. The small residential rooftop solar system standard plan(s) and checklist(s) shall substantially conform to recommendations for expedited permitting, including the checklists and standard plans contained in the most current version of the California Solar Permitting Guidebook adopted by the Governor's Office of Planning and Research.

All documents required for the submission of a small residential rooftop solar energy system permit application, the standard plan(s), and checklist(s) shall be made available on the publicly accessible City Website.

Electronic submittal of the required permit application and documents by email shall be available to all small residential rooftop solar energy system permit applicants. An applicant's electronic signature shall be accepted on all forms, applications, and other documents in lieu of a wet signature.

Permit application review.

An application that satisfies the information requirements in the checklist(s) and standard plan(s) shall be deemed complete.

If an application is deemed incomplete, a written correction notice detailing all deficiencies in the application and any additional information or documentation required to be eligible for expedited permit issuance shall be sent to the applicant for resubmission.

The Building Official or his or her designee shall issue a building permit for any complete application that meets the requirements of the approved checklist(s) and standard plan(s) as follows: within three [3] business days for any application, or as soon thereafter as may be practicable. Review of the application shall be limited to the Building Official's or his or her designee's review of whether the application meets local, state, and federal health and safety requirements.

Any condition imposed on an application shall be designed to mitigate the specific, adverse impact upon health and safety at the lowest possible cost.

Inspection requirements.

Inspection requests may be submitted by phone, e-mail, or in person.

Only one inspection shall be required and performed by the Building Official or his or her designee for small residential rooftop solar energy systems eligible for expedited review.

The inspection shall be done in a timely manner. The Building Official or his or her designee shall use their best efforts to schedule an inspection within one [1] business day of a request and provide a two [2] hour inspection window.

If a small residential rooftop solar energy system fails inspection, a subsequent inspection is authorized but need not conform to the requirements of this Section.

Fees. Fees for permits and inspections associated with this Chapter may be established by resolution of the City Council.

Violations; penalties. In addition to any other applicable provision of this article VIII, any person, firm, partnership, association, corporation or joint venture violating any of the provisions of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.

(Ord. No. 25-480, § 2, 11-12-2025)

- Expedited review of electric vehicle charging station permits.

Applicability. This section applies to applications for expedited building permits for electric vehicle charging stations consistent with California Government Code Section 65850.7.

Definitions.

"Electric vehicle charging station" or "charging station" means any level of electric vehicle supply equipment station that is designed and built in compliance with Article 625 of the California Electrical Code, as it read on January 1, 2016, and delivers electricity from a source outside of an electric vehicle into a plug-in electric vehicle.

"Electronic submission" means a submission of an application utilizing email, the internet, and/or facsimile transmission.

"Specific, adverse impact" means a significant, quantifiable, direct, and unavoidable impact, based on objective, identified, and written public health or safety standards, policies, or conditions as they existed on the date an application was deemed complete.

Process.

The Building Official shall adopt a checklist of all application requirements for expedited building permits for electric vehicle charging stations. The checklist shall substantially conform to the most current version of the "Plug-In Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Permitting Checklist" found in the "Zero-Emission Vehicles in California: Community Readiness Guidebook" published by the Governor's Office of Planning and Research. The checklist, application form, and any other documents required by the Building Official shall be published on the City's website.

Anyone seeking to install an electric vehicle charging station at any site within the City shall apply to the Building Official for an expedited nondiscretionary building permit.

An application for an expedited building permit for an electric vehicle charging station, and all associated documentation, may be submitted to the Building Official in person, by mail, or by electronic submission. Electronic signatures may be used in lieu of wet signatures.

An application that, in the opinion of the Building Official, satisfies the information requirements of the checklist adopted by the City shall be deemed complete.

If an application for an expedited building permit is deemed incomplete, the Building Official shall provide a written correction notice of the deficiencies and the additional information required to complete the application.

If the Building Official determines that an application for an expedited building permit is complete, the Building Official shall process the application. If the Building Official determines that the proposed charging station meets all health and safety requirements of state and federal law, and would not have a specific, adverse impact upon the public health or safety, the application shall be approved and a building permit shall be issued.

If the Building Official finds, based on substantial evidence, that a proposed charging station could have a specific, adverse impact upon the public health or safety, the City may require the applicant to apply for an electric vehicle charging station use permit in order to install the proposed charging station.

An application for an electric vehicle charging station use permit shall be reviewed by the Building Official. The Building Official shall not deny such an application without making written findings, based upon substantial evidence in the record, that the proposed charging station would have a specific, adverse impact upon the public health or safety which could not feasibly be satisfactorily mitigated or avoided. The written findings required for the rejection of an electric vehicle charging station use permit application shall include the Building Official's basis for rejecting any potentially feasible alternatives that could mitigate or prevent the alleged adverse impact. Pursuant to Government Code Section 65850.7, the Building Official's review shall be limited to health and safety issues. Aesthetic concerns, or other items not related to public health or safety may not be considered.

A decision of the Building Official made pursuant to paragraphs 6-8 of this subsection may be appealed to the Planning Commission. The Planning Commission's review shall also be limited to health and safety issues.

Any condition imposed on an application for an expedited building permit or electric vehicle charging station use permit shall be designed to mitigate the specific, adverse impact upon health and safety at the lowest possible cost.

Fees. Fees for permits and inspections associated with this Chapter may be established by resolution of the City Council.

Violations penalties. In addition to any other applicable provision of this article VIII, any person, firm, partnership, association, corporation or joint venture violating any of the provisions of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.

(Ord. No. 25-480, § 2, 11-12-2025)

8218, 8219. - Reserved.

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