§ 18.76.010. General.

A.

Purpose. The purpose of this Chapter is to promote and encourage the installation and use of electric vehicle charging stations by removing obstacles to, and minimizing the costs of, permitting for charging stations so long as their actions does not supersede the Building Official's authority to identify and address higher priority life-safety situations. Consistent with Subdivision (a) of Section 65850.7 of the California Government Code, this Chapter creates an expedited and streamlined permitting process for electric vehicle charging stations.

B.

Permits required. Electric vehicle charging stations shall not be installed or used without first having obtained a permit as required by Section 18.04.010.

C.

Submittal documents. Submittal documents shall be governed by Chapter 18.05, except as provided in Section 18.76.030.

D.

Fee. Fees for electric vehicle charging stations shall be governed by Chapter 18.06.

E.

Inspection. Inspections shall be governed by Chapter 18.07.

F.

Effective date. This Chapter shall apply to projects for electric vehicle charging stations submitted on or after September 30, 2016.

( ORD-16-0026 § 1(Exh. A), 2016)