(A) Consistent with Cal. Gov't Code § 65850.7 and as amended, the Building Official shall implement an expedited, streamlined permitting process for electric vehicle charging stations and adopt a checklist of all requirements which electric vehicle charging stations shall comply with in order to be eligible for expedited review. The expedited, streamlined permitting process and checklist may refer to the recommendations 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" as published by the Governor's Office of Planning and Research.
(B) The city's adopted checklist, application form, and any associated documents required for application approval shall be published on the city's website.
(C) Electrical vehicle charging stations shall meet the following requirements:
(1) Electric vehicle charging station equipment shall meet the requirements of the Cal. Electrical Code, the Society of Automotive Engineers, the National Electrical Manufacturers Association, and accredited testing laboratories such as Underwriters Laboratories, and rules of the Public Utilities Commission or a municipal electric utility company regarding safety and reliability.
(2) Installation of electric vehicle charging stations and associated wiring, bonding disconnecting means, and overcurrent protective devices shall meet the requirements of Cal. Electrical Code Art. 625 and all applicable provisions of the Cal. Electrical Code.
(3) Installation of electric vehicle charging stations shall be incorporated into the load calculations of all new or existing electrical services and shall meet the requirements of the Cal. Electrical Code. Electric vehicle charging equipment shall be considered a continuous load.
(4) Anchorage of either floor-mounted or wall-mounted electric vehicle charging stations shall meet the requirements of the Cal. Building or Residential Code as applicable per occupancy, and the provisions of the manufacturer's installation instructions. Mounting of charging stations shall not adversely affect building elements.
(Ord. 2021-03, passed 12-7-2021)