Section A4.106.8 of the California Green Building Standards Code is deleted in its entirety and adopted as a mandatory measure to read:
A4.106.8 Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging for Residential Structures. Newly constructed single family and multifamily residential structures, including residential structures constructed as part of a mixed-use development, shall comply with the following requirements for electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE). All parking space calculations under this section shall be rounded up to the next full space. The requirements stated in this section are in addition to those contained in Section 4.106.4 of the California Green Building Standards Code. In the event of a conflict between this section and Section 4.106.4 of the California Green Building Standards Code, the more robust EV Charging requirements shall prevail.
A4.106.8.1 New one-family, two-family and townhouse dwellings. The following standards apply to newly constructed detached and attached single family, two-family and townhouse residences.
(a) In general. The property owner shall provide One (1) Level 2 electrical vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) or one (1) EV ready space (Low Power Level 2 EV Charging Receptacle is acceptable provided that the infrastructure comply with section 4.106.4.1) for each residence (except for accessory dwelling unit (ADU)).
(b) Location. The proposed location of a charging station may be internal or external to the dwelling and shall be in close proximity to an on-site parking space consistent with city regulations.
A4.106.8.2 New Multi-Family Dwellings. The following standards apply to newly constructed residences in a multi-family residential structure.
(a) Resident parking. The property owner shall provide at least one (1) Level 2 electrical vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) or one (1) Level 2 EV Ready space for each residential unit in the structure (Low Power Level 2 EV Charging Receptacle is acceptable for 60% of the total EV parking spaces).
(b) Guest parking. The property owner shall provide EV Capable Space, EV-Ready Space, or EVSE Installed, for at least 25% of guest parking spaces, among which at least 5% (and no fewer than one) shall be EVSE Installed.
(c) Accessible spaces. Projects shall comply with the 2022 California Building Code requirements for accessible electric vehicle parking.
(d) Minimum total circuit capacity. The property owner shall ensure sufficient circuit capacity, as determined by the Chief Building Official or designee, to support the EV requirements specified in (a) and (b) above.
(e) Location. The EVSE, receptacles, and/or raceway required by this section shall be placed in locations allowing convenient installation of and access to EVSE. In addition, if parking is deed-restricted to individual residential units, the EVSE or receptacles required by subsection (a) shall be located such that each unit has access to its own EVSE or receptacle. Location of EVSE or receptacles shall be consistent with all city regulations.
A4.106.8.3 New Hotels and Motels. The following standards apply to newly constructed hotels.
(a) In general. The property owner shall provide at least 30% EV Ready Space and at least 10% Level 2 EVSE installed for of the total parking spaces.
(b) Accessible spaces. Projects shall comply with the 2022 California Building Code requirements for accessible electric vehicle parking.
(c) Minimum total circuit capacity. The property owner shall ensure sufficient circuit capacity, as determined by the Chief Building Official or designee, to support a Level 2 EVSE in every location where EV-Ready space or EVSE Installed is required.
(d) Location. The EVSE and/or receptacles, required by this section shall be placed in locations allowing convenient installation of and access to EVSE. Location of EVSE or receptacles shall be consistent with all City guidelines, rules, and regulations.