Atherton Municipal Code Ch. 15.64 Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Review Process

ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS REVIEW PROCESS

Sections:

15.64.010 Intent. 15.64.020 Definitions. 15.64.030 Adoption of checklist. 15.64.040 Approval process. 15.64.050 Appeal.

This chapter establishes a review process for electric vehicle charging stations in the town, including expedited processing if certain standards are met. (Ord. 629 § 1, 2017)

The words and phrases used in this chapter shall have the same meanings as those used and defined in Government Code Section 65850.7 and Article 625 of the California Electrical Code. (Ord. 629 § 1, 2017)

The building official is hereby authorized and directed to develop a checklist setting forth all requirements to be met by applications for installation of an electronic vehicle charging station, and when compliance with the checklist is demonstrated, the application shall be entitled to expedite processing. The checklist shall be posted on the town’s website. The applicant may submit the permit application and associated documentation to the town’s building department by personal, mailed, or electronic proposal with the completed checklist and any required permit processing and inspection fees. In the case of electronic submittal, the electronic signature of the applicant on all forms, applications and other documentation may be used in lieu of an actual “wet” signature. (Ord. 629 § 1, 2017)

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 meet the requirements of the town’s adopted checklist, and are consistent with all applicable laws, the building official shall, consistent with Government Code Section 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 final approval is granted by the building official. 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. If the building official finds, based on substantial evidence, that the electric vehicle charging station could have a specific adverse impact upon the public health or safety, the matter shall be referred to the planning commission for determination of whether a use permit shall be required and issued. The town may not deny an application for a use permit to install an electric vehicle charging station unless a written finding based upon substantial evidence in the record that the proposed installation would have a specific adverse impact upon the public health or safety, and that there is no feasible method to satisfactorily mitigate or avoid the specific adverse impact. The findings shall include the bases for the rejection of potential feasible alternatives of preventing the adverse impact. (Ord. 629 § 1, 2017)

The decision of the building official may be appealed to the planning commission by any interested party. Any decision of the planning commission may be appealed to the city council by any interested party. (Ord. 629 § 1, 2017)

The Atherton Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 679, passed May 20, 2026.

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