Apple Valley Municipal Code Ch. 8.39 Electric Vehicle Charging Systems

The intent of this Chapter is to adopt an expedited permitting process that complies with Assembly Bill 1236 to achieve timely and streamlined permitting process for electric vehicle charging systems. This Chapter will facilitate convenient charging of electric vehicles and help reduce the Town's reliance on fossil fuels, and generate additional employment within the Town and State. The Chapter allows the Town to achieve these goals while protecting public health and safety.

(Ord. No. 493, § 1, 9-26-2017)

The following definitions shall be applicable to the provisions in this Chapter.

Electric vehicle 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 reads on the effective date of this Chapter, and delivers electricity from a source outside an electric vehicle into a plug-in electric vehicle.

Electronic submittal means the utilization of one or more of the following:

(1) Electronic mail or email.

(2) The internet.

(3) Facsimile.

Feasible method to satisfactorily mitigate or avoid the specific, adverse impact means a method that includes, but is not limited to, any cost-effective method, condition, or mitigation imposed by the Town on another similarly situated application in a prior successful application for a permit. The Town shall use its best efforts to ensure that the selected method, condition, or mitigation meets the conditions of subparagraphs (A) and (B) of paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 714 of the Civil Code.

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 the application was deemed complete.

(Ord. No. 493, § 1, 9-26-2017)

Consistent with Government Code § 65850.7, the Building Official shall implement an expedited, streamlined permitting process for electric vehicle charging stations, and adopt a checklist of all requirements with which electric vehicle charging stations shall comply with in order to be eligible for expedited review. The Town's adopted checklist shall be published on the Town's website.

(a) Prior to submitting an application for processing, the applicant shall verify that the installation of an electric vehicle charging station will not have specific, adverse impact to public health and safety and building occupants. Verification by the applicant includes but is not limited to: electrical system capacity and loads; electrical system wiring, bonding and overcurrent protection; building infrastructure affected by charging station equipment and associated conduits; areas of charging station equipment and vehicle parking.

(b) A permit application that satisfies the information requirements in the Town's adopted checklist shall be deemed complete and be promptly processed. Upon confirmation by the Building Official that the permit application and supporting documents meets the requirements of the Town adopted checklist, and is consistent with all applicable laws and health and safety standards, the Building Official shall, consistent with Government Code § 65850.7, approve the application and issue all necessary permits. Such approval does not authorize an applicant to energize or utilize the electric vehicle charging station until approval is granted by the Town. If the Building Official determines that the permit application is incomplete, he or she shall issue a written correction notice to the applicant, detailing all deficiencies in the application and any additional information required to be eligible for expedited permit issuance.

(c) Consistent with Government Code § 65850.7, the Building Official shall allow for electronic submittal of permit applications covered by this Chapter and associated supporting documentations. Subject to Section 8.39.040(b), the Building Official shall also accept electronic signatures on all forms, applications, and other documentation in lieu of a wet signature by an applicant.

(Ord. No. 493, § 1, 9-26-2017)

(a) The Building Official shall make the checklist, permit application and sample documentation required for electric vehicle charging systems available on a publicly accessible website.

(b) Pending software installation, adaptation and security testing, an applicant may submit the application and related documentation for an electric vehicle charging system by electronic submittal, as specified on the Town website. Electronic signatures shall be accepted by the Town on all electronic submittals in lieu of a wet signature, in conformance with California Government Code § 16.5 and 2 California Code of Regulations § 22000 et seq.

(Ord. No. 493, § 1, 9-26-2017)

(a) Electric vehicle charging station equipment shall meet the requirements of the California Electrical Code, the Society of Automotive Engineers, the National Electrical Manufacturers Association, and accredited testing laboratories such as Underwriters Laboratories, and rules of the Public Utilities Commission or a municipal electric utility company regarding safety and reliability.

(b) Installation of electric vehicle charging stations and associated wiring, bonding, disconnecting means and overcurrent protective devices shall meet the requirements of Article 625 and all applicable provisions of the California Electrical Code.

(c) Installation of electric vehicle charging stations shall be incorporated into the load calculations of all new or existing electrical services and shall meet the requirements of the California Electrical Code. Electric vehicle charging equipment shall be considered a continuous load.

(d) Anchorage of either floor-mounted or wall-mounted electric vehicle charging stations shall meet the requirements of the California Building or Residential Code as applicable per occupancy, and the provisions of the manufacturer's installation instructions. Mounting of charging stations shall not adversely affect building elements.

(Ord. No. 493, § 1, 9-26-2017)