§ 4.106

1. In private garages with two or more parking spaces, install one Level 2 EV Ready Space and one Level 1 EV Ready Space.

2. For each dwelling unit with only one parking space, install a Level 2 EV Ready Space.

3. For parking spaces not assigned to a dwelling unit:

   • a. 25% of the unassigned parking space(s) shall be Level 2 EV Ready Space(s).

   • b. 75% of the unassigned space(s) shall be Low Power Level 2 EV Ready Space(s).

Calculations for the required minimum number of EV Ready spaces shall be rounded up to the nearest whole number.

• (c) 2025 California Green Building Standards Code, Chapter 4, Residential Mandatory Measures, Division 4.1, Planning and Design, Section 4.106.4.1.1 (Identification) is hereby amended to read as follows:

4.106.4.1.1. Identification. The raceway termination location shall be permanently and visibly marked as "Level 2 EV-Ready".

• (d) 2025 California Green Building Standards Code, Chapter 4, Residential Mandatory Measures, Division 4.1, Planning and Design, Section 4.106.4.2.2 (Multifamily dwellings) is hereby amended by adding the following text to the end of that section:

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  4. Multifamily dwellings with less than 20 dwelling units. The following requirements apply to all new multifamily dwellings with less than 20 units, and the residential portion of mixeduse buildings with less than 20 units

     • a. One parking space per dwelling unit with parking shall be provided with a Level 2 EV Ready Space.

  5. Multifamily buildings with 20 dwelling units or more and for the residential portion of mixed-use buildings with 20 dwelling units or more:

     • a. Provide one Level 2 EV Ready Space for each of the first 20 dwelling units with parking space(s)

     • b. For all additional dwelling units above 20 with parking space(s):

       • i. 25% of dwelling units with parking space(s) shall be provided with at least one Level 2 EV Ready Space

       • ii. 75% of dwelling units with parking spaces shall be provided with at least one Low Power Level 2 EV Ready Space

  6. All multifamily residential developments shall include secured bicycle parking with 110v electrical outlets.

Exception: For all Multifamily Affordable housing, 10% of dwelling units with parking space(s) shall be provided with at least one Level 2 EV Ready Space. Calculations for the required minimum number of Level 2 EV Ready spaces shall be rounded up to the nearest whole number. The remaining dwelling units with parking space(s) shall each be provided with at least one Level 1 EV Ready Space.

Construction plans and specifications shall demonstrate that all raceways shall be a minimum of 1" and sufficient for installation of Level 2 Ready Spaces and all required EV Capable spaces; Electrical calculations shall substantiate the design of the electrical system to include the rating of equipment and any on-site distribution transformers, and have sufficient capacity to simultaneously charge EVs at all required EV spaces including EV Capable spaces; and service panel or subpanel(s) shall have sufficient capacity to accommodate the required number of dedicated branch circuit(s) for the future installation of the EVSE.

Notes:

1. ALMS may be installed to decrease electrical service and transformer costs associated with EV Charging Equipment subject to review of the authority having

jurisdiction.

2. Installation of Level 2 EV Ready Spaces above the minimum number required level may offset the minimum number Level 1 EV Ready Spaces required on a 1:1 basis.

3. The multifamily requirements apply to multifamily buildings with parking spaces including: a) assigned or leased to individual dwelling units, and b) unassigned residential parking.

4. In order to adhere to accessibility requirements in accordance with California Building Code Chapters 11A and/or 11B, it is recommended that all accessible parking spaces for covered newly constructed multifamily dwellings are provided with Level 1 or Level 2 EV Ready Spaces.

• (Ord. 2081, 11/4/2025)