Porterville Municipal Code § 7-58 Permit Application Process

A permit application that satisfies the information requirements in the City’s 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 City checklist, and is 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 approval is granted by the City via required inspections. If the Building Official determines that the permit application is incomplete, they 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. (Ord. 1932, 5-5-2026)

A. All electric vehicle charging systems shall meet applicable health and safety standards and requirements imposed by the State of California and the City of Porterville.

B. Electric vehicle charging systems shall comply with all applicable building codes.

C. Electric vehicle charging systems shall be installed in accordance with manufacturer specifications and applicable industry standards. (Ord. 1932, 5-5-2026)

A. All required documents for EVCS permit applications shall be made available on the City’s publicly accessible website.

B. Electronic submittal of permit applications shall be accepted.

C. The Building Official shall adopt a standard plan and checklist of all requirements for EVCS installations eligible for expedited review.

D. The permit process, standard plans, and checklists shall conform to current state law and applicable codes.

E. Fees for EVCS permits shall comply with applicable state law. (Ord. 1932, 5-5-2026)

A. The Building Official shall implement an administrative, nondiscretionary review process for EVCS applications.

B. The Building Official shall approve applications that meet all checklist requirements and applicable laws.

C. Review of the application shall be limited to compliance with health and safety requirements and building code.

D. The Building Official may require a use permit if there is substantial evidence that the installation would have a specific, adverse impact on public health or safety.

E. Any conditions imposed shall mitigate the impact at the lowest possible cost.

F. If an application is incomplete, a written correction notice shall be provided.

G. Only one inspection shall be required where feasible. Additional inspections may be required if deficiencies are identified or warranted due to contingent and/or related work by code.

H. Inspections shall be scheduled in a timely manner consistent with the expedited process. (Ord. 1932, 5-5-2026)

It is the intent of this policy to encourage the installation of electric vehicle charging stations by removing obstacles to permitting for charging stations so long as the action does not supersede the Building Official’s authority to address higher priority life-safety situations. If the Building Official makes a finding based on substantial evidence that the electric vehicle charging station could have a specific adverse impact upon the public health or safety as defined in Government Code 65850.7, the City may require the applicant to apply for a use permit. (Ord. 1932, 5-5-2026)