A. 
The California Green Building Standards Code, 2025 Edition including the Appendices, except as may be amended by this Chapter, are hereby adopted by reference as the Green Building Code of the City.
B. 
One copy of the California Green Building Standards Code shall be at all times maintained in the office of the Building Official for use and examination by the public.
(Ord. 10-05 § 10; Ord. 13-05 § 10; Ord. 16-06 § 10; Ord. 19-15 § 2; Ord. 22-15 § 2; Ord. 25-11, 12/2/2025; Ord. 25-12, 12/2/2025)
A. 
Chapter 2 "Definitions," Section 202, "Definitions," of Chapter 2 of the Green Building Standards Code is amended to add and/or amend the following definitions. All other definitions set forth in Section 202 not listed below are unmodified.
"ASSIGNED PARKING. Parking spaces in a residential parking facility that are assigned or designated for use by a specific living unit within the building or residence.
LEVEL 2 ELECTRIC VEHICLE (EV) CHARGING RECEPTACLE. A 208/240-volt 40-ampere minimum branch circuit and a receptacle.
UNASSIGNED OR COMMON USE PARKING. Parking spaces in a residential parking facility that are not reserved for or assigned to a specific living unit within the building or residence, including guest, staff, or other non-resident parking."
(Ord. 12-13 § 3; Ord. 24-04, 9/17/2024; Ord. 25-12, 12/2/2025)
Section 301.3, "Nonresidential additions and alterations," of Chapter 3 of the Green Building Standards Code is amended to read in its entirety as follows:
"301.3 Nonresidential additions and alterations. The provisions of individual sections of Chapter 5 apply to newly constructed buildings, building additions of 1,000 square feet or greater, and/or building alterations with a permit valuation of $200,000 or above (for occupancies within the authority of California Building Standards Commission). Code sections relevant to additions and alterations shall only apply to the portions of the building being added or altered within the scope of the permitted work.
A code section will be designated by a banner to indicate where the code section only applies to newly constructed buildings [N] or to additions and/or alterations [A]. When the code section applies to both, no banner will be used.
The mandatory provisions of Section 5.106.5.3 may apply to additions or alterations of existing parking facilities or the addition of new parking facilities serving existing nonresidential buildings. See Section 5.106.5.4 for application.
NOTE: Repairs including, but not limited to, resurfacing, restriping, and repairing parking lot surfaces, or maintaining or repairing existing lighting fixtures are not considered alterations for the purpose of this section."
(Ord. 12-13 § 3; Ord. 24-04, 9/17/2024; Ord. 25-12, 12/2/2025)
Section 4.106.4, "Electric vehicle (EV) charging for new construction," of Chapter 4 of the Green Building Standards Code is amended to read as follows:
"New construction shall comply with Section 4.106.4.1 or 4.106.4.2. Electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) shall comply with the California Electrical Code.
Exceptions:
1.
On a case-by-case basis, where the local enforcing agency has determined EV charging and infrastructure are not feasible based upon one or more of the following conditions:
1.1
Where there is no local utility power supply, or the local utility is unable to supply adequate power.
1.2
Where there is evidence suitable to the local enforcing agency substantiating that additional local utility infrastructure design requirements, directly related to the implementation of Section 4.106.4, may increase construction cost associated with utility-owned infrastructure by an average of $4,500 per parking space for market rate housing or $400 per parking space for affordable housing. EV infrastructure shall be provided up to the level that would not exceed this cost for utility service.
2.
Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADU) without additional parking facilities and without electrical panel upgrade or new panel installation. Detached ADUs, attached ADUs, and JADUs without additional parking but with electrical panel upgrades or new panels must have reserved breakers and electrical capacity according to the requirements of 4.106.4.1."
Section 4.106.4.1, "New one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses with attached private garages," of Chapter 4 of the Green Building Standards Code is amended to read as follows:
4.106.4.1. New one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses with attached private garages. Install one Level 2 EV Charging Receptacle in one parking space. If a second parking space is provided, it shall be provided with a Level 1 EV Charging Receptacle and a listed raceway to accommodate a dedicated 208/240-volt branch circuit. The raceway shall not be less than trade size 1 (nominal 1-inch inside diameter).
4.106.4.1.1. Existing Building. Parking additions or electrical panel upgrades must have reserved breaker spaces and electrical capacity according to the requirements of 4.106.4.1."
(Ord. 12-13 § 3; Ord. 24-04, 9/17/2024; Ord. 25-12, 12/2/2025)
Section 5.106.5.3, "Electric vehicle (EV) charging," of Chapter 5 of the Green Building Standards Code, is amended to read as follows:
"5.106.5.3 Electric vehicle (EV) charging.
Construction to provide electric vehicle infrastructure and facilitate electric vehicle charging shall comply with Section 5.106.5.3.1 EV capable spaces, Section 5.106.5.3.2 Electric vehicle charging stations and associated Table 5.106.5.3.1, or Section 5.106.5.3.6 Electric vehicle charging stations (EVCS) — Power allocation method and associated Table 5.106.5.3.6 and shall be provided in accordance with regulations in the California Building Code and the California Electrical Code.
Exceptions:
1.
On a case-by-case basis where the local enforcing agency has determined compliance with this section is not feasible based upon one of the following conditions:
a.
Where there is no local utility power supply.
b.
Where the local utility is unable to supply adequate power.
c.
Where there is evidence suitable to the local enforcement agency substantiating that additional local utility infrastructure design requirements, directly related to the implementation of Section 5.106.5.3, may increase construction cost associated with utility-owned infrastructure by an average of $4,500 per parking space. EV infrastructure shall be provided up to the level that would not exceed this cost for utility service.
d.
Alterations that solely add Level 1 or Level 2 EV charging receptacles or Level 1 or Level 2 EV chargers, and no other addition or alteration is performed. When this exception is triggered, only Goleta Municipal Code Section 15.12.050 shall not apply but Chapter 5 of the Green Building Code shall still apply.
e.
Alterations to existing hospitals. Projects in the Hospital Overlay District as identified in Geoleta's Municipal Code Chapter 17.18 shall be exempt from Goleta Municipal Code Section 15.12.050, but Chapter 5 of the Green Building Code shall still apply.
2.
Areas of parking facilities served by parking lifts, including but not limited to, automated mechanical-access open parking garages as defined in the California Building Code; or parking facilities otherwise incapable of supporting electric vehicle charging."
Table 5.106.5.3.1, of Chapter 5 of the Green Building Standards Code, is amended to read as follows:
TABLE 5.106.5.3.1 — EV CAPABLE SPACES AND EVCS
FACILITY TYPE
NUMBER OF REQUIRED EV CAPABLE OR EVCS SPACES
NUMBER OF REQUIRED EV CAPABLE SPACES1
NUMBER OF REQUIRED EVCS1,2
Office & Retail
30% of actual parking spaces
7% of actual parking spaces
23% of actual parking spaces
All Other
30% of actual parking spaces
15% of actual parking spaces
15% of actual parking spaces
1.
Calculation for spaces shall be rounded up to the nearest whole number.
2.
At least one Level 2 EVSE shall be provided.
Table 5.106.5.3.6, of Chapter 5 of the Green Building Standards Code, is amended to read as follows:
TABLE 5.106.5.3.6 - EVCS — POWER ALLOCATION METHOD
FACILITY TYPE
MINIMUM TOTAL kVA @ 6.6 kVA1
MAXIMUM kVA ALLOWED FOR EV CAPABLE SPACES1,2
MINIMUM kVA REQUIRED IN ANY COMBINATION OF LOW POWER LEVEL 2, LEVEL 2, OR DCFC1,3
Office & Retail
30% of actual parking spaces x 6.6
7% of actual parking spaces x 6.6
23% of actual parking spaces x 6.6
All Other
30% of actual parking spaces x 6.6
15% of actual parking spaces x 6.6
15% of actual parking spaces x 6.6
1.
Level 2 EVSE @ 6.6 kVA minimum.
2.
If EV capable spaces are utilized, they shall meet the requirements of Section 5.106.5.3.1 EV capable spaces.
3.
For office and retail buildings the maximum allowed kVA to be utilized for EV capable spaces is 25 percent.
4.
Calculation for spaces shall be rounded up to the nearest whole number.
Section 5.106.5.4, "Additions or alterations to existing buildings or parking facilities [A]," is amended to read as follows:
"Existing buildings or parking facilities being modified by one of the following shall comply with Section 5.106.5.4.1 or 5.106.5.4.2. When EVSE is installed, accessible EVCS shall be provided in accordance with the California Building Code, Chapter 11B, Section 11B-228.3.
1.
When the scope of construction work includes an increase in power supply to an electric service panel as part of a parking facility addition or alteration.
2.
When a new photovoltaic system is installed covering existing parking spaces.
3.
When additions or alterations to existing buildings are triggered pursuant to code Section 301.3 and the scope of work includes an increase in power supply to an electric service panel.
Exceptions:
1.
On a case-by-case basis where the local enforcing agency has determined compliance with this section is not feasible based upon one of the following conditions:
a.
Where there is no local utility power supply.
b.
Where the local utility is unable to supply adequate power.
c.
Where there is evidence suitable to the local enforcement agency substantiating that additional local utility infrastructure design requirements, directly related to the implementation of Section 5.106.5.3, may increase construction cost associated with utility-owned infrastructure by an average of $4,500 per parking space. EV infrastructure shall be provided up to the level that would not exceed this cost for utility service
d.
Where demonstrated as impracticable excluding local utility service or utility infrastructure issues.
2.
Remote parking facilities that do not have access to the building service panel.
3.
Parking area lighting upgrades where no trenching is part of the scope of work.
4.
Emergency repairs, including but not limited to water line break in parking facilities, natural disaster repairs, etc.
5.
Alterations that solely add Level 1 or Level 2 EV charging receptacles or Level 1 or Level 2 EV chargers, and no other addition or alteration is performed shall not trigger the reach code.
Exception (1)(c) of Section 5.106.5.5, "Electric vehicle (EV) charging: medium-duty and heavy-duty," of Chapter 5 of the Green Building Code, is amended to read as follows. Use of ellipses (...) indicates that those provisions of Section 5.106.5.5 that would otherwise appear remain unchanged.
"5.106.5.5 Electric vehicle (EV) charging: medium-duty and heavy-duty.
. . .
Exceptions:
1.
On a case-by-case basis where the local enforcing agency has determined compliance with this section is not feasible based upon one of the following conditions:
. . .
c.
Where there is evidence suitable to the local enforcing agency substantiating that additional local utility infrastructure design requirements, directly related to the implementation of Section 5.106.5.3, may increase construction cost by an average of $10,000 per parking space. EV infrastructure shall be provided up to the level that would not exceed this cost for utility service.
(Ord. 12-13 § 3; Ord. 24-04, 9/17/2024; Ord. 25-01, 2/4/2025; Ord. 25-12, 12/2/2025)
Prior History: Former Section 15.12.060 Incentives for Compliance adopted by Ord. 12-13 was repealed by Ord. 24-04.
Prior History: Former Section 15.12.070 Administrative Procedures and Promulgation of Implementing Regulations adopted by Ord. 12-13 was repealed by Ord. 24-04..
Prior History: Former Section 15.12.080 Hardship or Infeasibility Exemption adopted by Ord. 12-13 was repealed by Ord. 24-04