HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-9-20 CC EVCS STREAMLINED PERMIT PROCESSEXPEDITED STREAMLINED PERMITTING FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONSCity Council MeetingNovember 9, 2020
AB (Assembly Bill) 1236 passed in 2015 to encourage use of electric vehicles Statewide.Requires cities to establish procedures for an expedited, streamlined process for permitting electric vehicle charging stations (EVCS).Cities must adopt an ordinance establishing requirements for expediting the issuance of such permits.EV CHARGING STATIONS INTRODUCTION
Requires a checklist containing objective requirements for installation of an EVCSJurisdictions cannot require entitlement permit (MUP,CUP).Intent is to remove unreasonable barriers and minimize costs for establishing an EVCS.Similar to previous requirements for permitting solar energy systems.Code update to be provided in Building Code Chapter.EV CHARGING STATIONS INTRODUCTION
City made aware of non‐compliance earlier this year.Orange County Grand Jury report identified Seal Beach and other Cities who needed to update municipal codes and permitting processes.Ordinance meets the requirements of AB1236.Additional steps will occur to create application process and provide information via City’s website.Once completed, will have met items listed in Grand Jury report.EV CHARGING STATIONS PROPOSAL
Staff’s estimated completion dates for each of the Grand Jury recommendations are as follows:Recommendation 1 –November 2020Updates the Municipal Code to add an ordinance streamlining the EVCS permitting process Recommendation 2 – January 2021Creates a streamlined permit process for single family residences, multi‐family residences and businesses to obtain permits to install EVCS that includes an easy to use checklist Recommendation 3 –February 2021Describes the streamlined Electric Vehicle Charging installation permit application process and have checklists and forms available on the City website EV CHARGING STATIONS NEXT STEPS
Concurrent with Council’s adoption of the ordinance,staff is taking measures and steps necessary toensure all requirements of Assembly Bill 1236 (2015)are met by February 2021.EV CHARGING STATIONS NEXT STEPS
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