Chapter 18.64 — BUILDING PERMIT PROCESS FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS

This section applies to applications for expedited building permits for electric vehicle charging stations pursuant to California Government Code Section 65850.7. (Ord. 490 § 3, 2023)

• A. The building official shall adopt a checklist of all requirements for an application for an expedited building permit for electric vehicle charging stations. The checklist shall substantially conform to the check-list and standard plans contained in the most current version of the "Plug-In Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Permitting Checklist" of the "Zero-Emission Vehicles in California: Community Readiness Guidebook" published by the Governor's Office of Planning and Research.

• B. If the building official determines that the application for an expedited building permit is complete and meets the requirements of the checklist, the building official shall issue the expedited building permit.

• C. If the application for an expedited building permit is incomplete, the building official shall provide a written correction notice of the deficiencies and the additional information required to be eligible for expedited building permit issuance.

• D. The checklist, application form, and any other documents required by the building official shall be published on the city's website.

• E. An application for an expedited building permit for electric vehicle charging stations may be filed by email.

• F. If the chief building official finds, based on substantial evidence, that an electric vehicle charging station could have a specific adverse impact upon the public health or safety, the city may require the applicant to apply for a conditional use permit pursuant to Chapter 18.76 .

(Ord. 490 § 3, 2023)