Chapter 7.97
STREAMLINED PERMITTING PROCESS FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS
Sections:
7.97.030 Electric vehicle charging stations requirements.
7.97.040 Applicant verification.
7.97.050 Permit review and inspection requirements.
7.97.010 Purpose.
The purpose of the chapter 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 chapter is also purposed to comply with California Government Code Section 65850.7. (Ord. 9-17 § 1 (part))
7.97.020 Definitions.
For the purpose of this chapter, the following terms shall have the following definitions:
A. “Chief Building Official” means the Building Official for the city of Dublin or the Building Official’s designee.
B. “Electric vehicle charging station” or “charging station” 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 chapter, and delivers electricity from a source outside an electric vehicle into a plug-in electric vehicle.
C. “Specific, adverse impact” 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.
D. “Electronic submittal” means the utilization of e-mail or such other electronic submittal process as approved by Building Official. (Ord. 9-17 § 1 (part))
7.97.030 Electric vehicle charging stations requirements.
A. 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 a municipal electric utility company regarding safety and reliability.
B. 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.
C. 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.
D. 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. 9-17 § 1 (part))
7.97.040 Applicant verification.
Prior to submitting an application for processing, the applicant shall:
A. 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. (Ord. 9-17 § 1 (part))
7.97.050 Permit review and inspection requirements.
A. The Building and Safety Division shall give an application for electric vehicle charging station, meeting the requirements of the checklist, priority review.
B. A permit application that satisfies the information requirements in the checklist, as determined by the Building Official, shall be deemed complete. Upon receipt of an incomplete application, the Building Official shall issue a written correction notice detailing all deficiencies in the application and any additional information required to be eligible for expedited permit issuance.
C. When an applicant uses electronic submittal, the electronic signature of the applicant on all forms, applications and other documentation may be used in lieu of a wet signature.
D. Review of the application shall be limited to the Building Official’s review of whether the application meets local, state, and federal health and safety requirements.
E. If an application is deemed incomplete, a written correction notice detailing all deficiencies in the application and any additional information or documentation required to be eligible for expedited permit issuance shall be sent to the applicant for resubmission.
F. Upon confirmation by the Building Official of the application and supporting documentation being complete and meeting the requirements of the checklist, the Building Official shall administratively approve the application and issue all required permits or authorizations. Such approval does not authorize an applicant to connect any additional loads on the electric service to the local utility company. The applicant is responsible for obtaining such approval or permission from the local utility provider.
G. An inspection shall be required and performed by the Building and Safety Division. Once an applicant informs the Building and Safety Division that the electric vehicle charging station has been installed, the Building and Safety Division shall complete the inspection as soon as practical.
H. If the electric vehicle charging station fails the inspection, a subsequent inspection shall be required. (Ord. 9-17 § 1 (part))
7.97.060 Technical review.
A. If the Building Official makes a finding based on substantial evidence that the electric vehicle charging station could have a specific adverse impact upon the public health or safety, as defined in this chapter, the city may require the applicant to apply for a use permit.
B. In the technical review of an electric vehicle charging station, 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. (Ord. 9-17 § 1 (part))
7.97.070 Right of appeal.
Any person having any record title or legal interest in the charging station may appeal from any action or decision of the Building Official under this chapter by filing an appeal to the Planning Commission in accordance with the procedures set forth in the Chapter 8.36, or as may be amended. (Ord. 9-17 § 1 (part))