Oceanside Municipal Code Art. XV Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

(a) Purpose. The purpose of this section is to adopt an expedited permitting process for electric vehicle charging stations pursuant to AB1236 Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Open Access Act and Government Code 65850.7(g). The provisions of this chapter are intended to supplement and not supersede other regulations and requirements imposed by chapter 6 of this Code.

(b) Application. Applicants desiring to qualify for the expedited review shall submit an application to the city, in a form approved by the city's building official. The building official is authorized to administratively act on such applications, pursuant to this section. The use of electric vehicle charging systems is encouraged by streamlining processes, minimizing costs to property owners and the city, and expanding the ability of property owners to install electric vehicle charging stations while protecting public health and safety.

(c) Checklists. The city building official is authorized and directed to develop checklists of all requirements with which electric vehicle charging stations shall comply to be eligible for expedited review. An application that satisfies the requirements of the eligibility checklists, as determined by the building official, shall be deemed complete and eligible for the expedited permitting process. Upon receipt of an incomplete application, the building official shall issue a written correction notice detailing all deficiencies in the application and any additional information required to be eligible for the expedited permitting process.

(d) Permit review. An electric vehicle charging station shall meet all applicable safety and performance standards established by the California Electrical Code, the Society of Automotive Engineers, the National Electrical Manufacturers Association, and accredited testing laboratories such as Underwriters Laboratories and, where applicable, rules of the Public Utilities Commission regarding safety and reliability. Upon confirmation by the building official of the application and supporting documentation are complete and that the electric vehicle charging station substantially conforms to all requirements, the building official shall administratively approve the application and issue required permits.

(e) Electronic submittal. In compliance with government code 65850.7 (g), the building official shall allow for electronic submittal of a permit application and associated documentation, and shall authorize the electronic signature on all forms, applications, and other documentation in lieu of a wet signature by an applicant.

(f) Use permit. If the building official makes a finding, based on substantial evidence, that the proposed project could have a specific, adverse impact on the public health and safety, the building official may require the applicant to apply for a use permit.

(g) Fees. Fees for each permit shall be as set for in a resolution adopted by the city council.

(Ord. No. 16-OR0848-1, § 2, 12-21-2016)