The purpose of this Article is to promote and encourage the
use of electric vehicles by creating an expedited, streamlined permitting
process for electric vehicle charging stations while promoting public
health and safety and preventing specific adverse impacts in the installation
and use of such charging stations. This Article is also purposed to
comply with California Government Code Section 65850.7.
(Ord. 21-04 1-19-21)
means any level of electric vehicle supply equipment station
that is designed and built in compliance with Article 625 of the California
Electrical Code, as it reads on the effective date of this Article,
and delivers electricity from a source outside an electric vehicle
into a plug-in electric vehicle.
means the utilization of one or more of the following:
means a significant, quantifiable, direct, and unavoidable
impact, based on objective, identified, and written public health
or safety standards, policies, or conditions as they existed on the
date the application was deemed complete.
(Ord. 21-04 1-19-21)
(1)
Section
65850.7 of the California Government Code provides that in developing
an expedited permitting process, the City shall adopt a checklist
of all requirements with which electric vehicle charging stations
shall comply to be eligible for expedited review. The Building Official
is hereby authorized and directed to develop and adopt such checklist.
The expedited, streamlined permitting process and checklist incorporates
the recommendations contained in the most current version (which may
change from time to time) 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. The checklist shall be published on the
City's website.
(2)
As
part of the permit application submittal, the applicant shall verify
that the installation of an electric vehicle charging station will
not have specific, adverse impact to public health and safety and
building occupants. Verification by the applicant includes, but is
not limited to: electrical system capacity and loads; electrical system
wiring, bonding and overcurrent protection; building infrastructure
affected by charging station equipment and associated conduits; areas
of charging station equipment and vehicle parking.
(3)
The
application shall demonstrate compliance with the City of Inglewood
Water and Power's (IWP) interconnection policies.
(4)
A permit
application that satisfies the information requirements in the City's
adopted checklist shall be deemed complete and be promptly processed.
Upon confirmation by the Building Official that the permit application
and supporting documents meet the requirements of the City adopted
checklist; is consistent with all applicable laws and health and safety
standards; and demonstrates compliance with IWP's interconnection
policies, then the Building Official shall, consistent with Government
Code Section 65850.7, approve the application and issue all necessary
ministerial permits. Such approval does not authorize an applicant
to energize or utilize the electric vehicle charging station until
approval is granted by IWP. If the Building Official determines that
the permit application is incomplete, he or she shall issue a written
correction notice to the applicant, detailing all deficiencies in
the application and any additional information required to be eligible
for expedited permit issuance.
(5)
If
an EVC system fails inspection, a subsequent inspection is authorized
but need not conform to the requirements of this ordinance. If additional
inspections are required a re-inspection fee may apply.
(6)
Consistent
with Government Code Section 65850.7, the Building Official shall
allow for electronic submittal of permit applications covered by this
ordinance and associated supporting documentation. In accepting such
permit applications, the Building Official shall also accept electronic
signatures on all forms, applications, and other documentation in
lieu of a wet signature by any applicant.
(7)
All
fees prescribed for the permitting of EVC system must comply with
Government Code Section 66016, and State Health and Safety Code Section
17951 and shall be located in the City's Master Fee Schedule.
(Ord. 21-04 1-19-21)
(1)
It
is the intent of this ordinance to encourage the installation of electric
vehicle charging stations by removing obstacles to permitting for
charging stations so long as the action does not supersede the Building
Official's authority to address higher priority life-safety situations.
(2)
In
technical reviews of a charging station, consistent with Government
Code Section 65850.7, the Building Official shall not condition the
approval for any electric vehicle charging station permit on the approval
of such a system by an association, as that term is defined by Civil
Code Section 4080.
(3)
A Building
Official may require an applicant to apply for a use permit if the
official finds, based on substantial evidence, that the electric vehicle
charging station could have a specific, adverse impact upon the public
health and safety. A decision to require an applicant to apply for
a use permit or a denial of an application for a use permit may be
appealed to the City Planning Commission.
(Ord. 21-04 1-19-21)
(1)
Electric
vehicle charging station equipment shall meet the requirements of
the California 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 Southern California Edison 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 Article 625 and all applicable provisions of the
California 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 California 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 California 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. 21-04 1-19-21)
