HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem No. 08 Electric Vehicle Charging StationsText File
City of Lake Elsinore 130 South Main Street
Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
www.lake-elsinore.org
File Number: ORD 2014-018
Agenda Date: 8/8/2017 Status: Public HearingVersion: 1
File Type: OrdinanceIn Control: City Council / Successor Agency
Agenda Number: 8)
Page 1 City of Lake Elsinore Printed on 8/3/2017
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE
REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
To:Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From:Grant Yates, City Manager
Prepared by: Justin Kirk, Principal Planner
Date:August 8, 2017
PROJECT: An Amendment to the City of Lake Elsinore Municipal Code, Title 15
Buildings and Construction, adding Chapter 15.76 providing for an
expedited, streamlined permitting process for electric vehicle charging
stations as required by Government Code Section 65850.7.
Recommendation
introduce, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE LAKE ELSINORE MUNICIPAL CODE, TITLE 15 BUILDINGS
AND CONSTRUCTION, BY ADDING CHAPTER 15.76 ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING
STATIONS.
Background
Assembly Bill 1236, which amended Government Code Section 65850.7 to require jurisdictions
with a population less than 200,000 residents to establish procedures for expedited, streamlined
processes for permitting of electric vehicle charging stations. The amendments to Section
65850.7 include the requirement for a jurisdiction to adopt an ordinance for the expedited,
streamlined process on or before September 30, 2017. The ordinance shall include the
requirement that a jurisdiction adopt a checklist of requirements with which a permit application
for an electric vehicle charging station will be eligible for expedited review.
This process includes the establishment of a checklist containing objective requirements for the
installation of an electric vehicle charging station and a process for electronic submittal of permit
applications. The content of the checklist requires the permit applicant to check the features of
the existing electrical service such as rating in amperes, system voltage, connected or calculated
load, spare capacity in amperes, voltage and ampere rating of the electric vehicle supply
equipment, circuit rating of the electric vehicle supply equipment, location of the electric vehicle
supply equipment, if ventilation is/or is not required, and clearances of the charging equipment to
comply with all applicable building and fire safety laws. The checklist also assists the applicant
in confirming that the location of the electric vehicle supply equipment will comply with any vehicle
clearance requirements in the City’s / County’s Zoning Ordinance. Section 65850.7 requires that
the City’s / County’s checklist may be based on the “Plug-In Electric Vehicle Infrastructure
Permitting Checklist” of the “Zero-Emission Vehicles in California: Community Readiness
Guidebook” of the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research.
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Assembly Bill 1236 (2015) also clarifies that a jurisdiction shall not condition approval of a permit
for an electric vehicle charging station based on the approval of an association as defined in
California Civil Code, Section 4080.
Discussion
The proposed Ordinance is be consistent with the provisions of Government Code Section
65850.7, thus making the City in compliance with the requirements of Assembly 1236.
Furthermore, the proposed ordinance helps to streamlines the process for the installation electric
vehicle stations.
Environmental Determination
This ordinanceis not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines under
the General Rule (Section 15061(b)(3)). The project involves updates and revisions to existing
regulations. The proposed code amendment is consistent with California Law, specifically
Government Code Section 65850.5 and Civil Code Section 714. Because it can be seen with
certainty that the proposed Municipal Code text amendment will have no significant negative
effect on the environment.
Fiscal Impact
Costs have been incurred for staff time to research, draft, and process the ordinance. No increase
in expenditures or revenues are anticipated as a part of this Municipal Code Amendment.
Exhibits:
A. Ordinance
B. Checklist
ORDINANCE NO. 2017-__
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE LAKE ELSINORE MUNICIPAL CODE, TITLE 15
BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION, BY ADDING CHAPTER 15.76 ELECTRIC
VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS
Whereas, the State of California adopted Assembly Bill 1236 on October 08, 2015, which requires
local agencies with less than 200,000 residents to adopt an ordinance that creates an expedited
and streamlined permitting process for electric vehicle charging systems by September 30, 2017;
and,
Whereas, creation of an expedited, streamlined permitting process for electric vehicle charging
stations would facilitate convenient charging of electric vehicles and help reduce the City’s
reliance on environmentally damaging fossil fuels.
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE DOES ORDAIN
AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1:Chapter 15.76 is hereby added to the City of Lake Elsinore Municipal Code (LEMC)
to read as follows:
CHAPTER 15.76 – Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
15.76.010 - Purpose and Intent
15.76.020 - Definitions.
15.76.030 - Expedited Permitting Process
15.76.040 - Permit Application Processing
15.76.050 - Technical Review
15.76.060 - Electric Vehicle Charging Station Installation Requirements
15.76.010 – Purpose and Intent.
The purpose of this 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.
15.76.020 – Definitions
As used in this chapter:
“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.
“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.
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“Electronic submittal” means the utilization of one or more of the following:
A. Electronic mail or email.
B. The internet.
C. Facsimile.
15.76.030 - Expedited Permitting Process
Consistent with Government Code Section 65850.7, the Building Official shall implement an
expedited, streamlined permitting process for electric vehicle charging stations, and adopt a
checklist of all requirements with which electric vehicle charging stations shall comply with in order
to be eligible for expedited review. The expedited, streamlined permitting process and checklist
may refer to the recommendations contained in the most current version 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 City’s adopted checklist shall be published on the City’s website.
15.76.040 - Permit Application Processing
Prior to submitting an application for processing, 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; and, areas of
charging station equipment and vehicle parking.
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 meets the requirements of the City adopted
checklist, and is consistent with all applicable laws and health and safety standards, the Building
Official shall, consistent with Government Code Section 65850.7, approve the application and
issue all necessary permits. Such approval does not authorize an applicant to energize or utilize
the electric vehicle charging station until approval is granted by the City. 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.
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
documentations. 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.
15.76.050 - Technical Review
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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. 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.
In the technical review 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.
15.76.060 - Electric Vehicle Charging Station Installation Requirements
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.
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.
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.
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.
Section 2: If any provision, clause, sentence or paragraph of this Ordinance to any person or
circumstance shall be held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the other provisions of this
Ordinance and are hereby declared to be severable.
Section 3: CEQA. The City Council (Council) finds that this Ordinance is exempt from
environmental review per CEQA Guidelines under the General Rule (Section 15061(b)(3)). The
project involves updates and revisions to existing regulations. The proposed code amendments
are consistent with California Law, specifically Government Code section 65850.5 and Civil Code
section 714. It can be seen with certainty that the proposed Municipal Code text amendment will
have no significant negative effect on the environment.
Section 4: Severability. If any provision of this Ordinance or its application is held invalid by a
court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, sections, or
applications of the Resolution which can be given effect without the invalid provision or
application, and to this end each phrase, section, sentence, or word is declared to be severable.
Section 5: Effective Date. This Ordinance shall become effective at 12:01 a.m. on the thirty-
first (31st) day after the date of adoption.
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Section 6: The City Clerk shall certify to adoption of this Ordinance and cause this Ordinance to
be published and posted in the manner required by law.
Passed and Adopted on this 8th day of August, 2017.
_____________________________
Robert E. Magee, Mayor
Attest:
____________________________
Susan M. Domen, MMC
City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) ss.
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE )
I, Susan M. Domen, MMC, City Clerk of the City of Lake Elsinore, do hereby certify that the
foregoing Ordinance No. 2017-____ was introduced at the Regular meeting of August 8,
2017, and adopted by the City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore at its Regular meeting
of __________, 2017, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
I further certify that said Synopsis was published as required by law in a newspaper of general
circulation in the City of Lake Elsinore, California on the _____ day of __________, 2017, and
on the __________, day of ________, 2017.
Susan M. Domen, MMC
City Clerk
RESIDENTIAL AND NON-RESIDENTIAL CHECKLIST FOR
PERMITTING ELECTRIC VEHICLES AND ELECTRIC VEHICLE
SERVICE EQUIPMENT (EVSE)
Please complete the following information related to permitting and installation of Electric
Vehicle Service Equipment (EVSE) as a supplement to the application for a building
permit. This checklist contains the technical aspects of EVSE installations and is intended
to help expedite permitting and use for electric vehicle charging.
Upon this checklist being deemed complete, a permit shall be issued to the applicant.
However, if it is determined that the installation might have a specific adverse impact on
public health or safety, additional verification will be required before a permit can be
issued.
This checklist substantially follows the “Plug-In Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Permitting
Checklist”contained in the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research “Zero Emission
Vehicles in California: Community Readiness Guidebook” and is purposed to augment
the guidebook’s checklist.
Job Address:Permit No.
☐Single-Family ☐Multi-Family (Apartment) ☐Multi-Family (Condominium)
☐Commercial (Single Business) ☐Commercial (Multi-
Businesses)
☐Mixed-Use ☐Public Right-of-Way
Location and Number of EVSE to be Installed:
Garage ______ Parking Level(s) _____ Parking Lot _____ Street Curb
_____
Description of Work:
Applicant Name:
Applicant Phone & email:
Contractor Name:License Number & Type:
Contractor Phone & email:
Owner Name:
Owner Phone & email:
EVSE Charging Level: ☐Level 1 (120V) ☐Level 2 (240V) ☐Level 3
(480V)
Maximum Rating (Nameplate) of EV Service Equipment = ___________ kW
Voltage EVSE = ______ V Manufacturer of EVSE:
___________________________
Mounting of EVSE: ☐Wall Mount ☐Pole Pedestal Mount ☐Other
_____________
System Voltage:
☐120/240V, 1ϕ, 3W ☐120/208V, 3ϕ, 4W ☐120/240V, 3ϕ, 4W
☐277/480V, 3ϕ, 4W ☐Other ________________
Rating of Existing Main Electrical Service Equipment = __________ Amperes
Rating of Panel Supplying EVSE (if not directly from Main Service) = ________
Amps
Rating of Circuit for EVSE: __________ Amps / __________ Poles
AIC Rating of EVSE Circuit Breaker (if not Single Family, 400A) = __________
A.I.C.
(or verify with Inspector in field)
Specify Either Connected, Calculated or Documented Demand Load of Existing
Panel:
Connected Load of Existing Panel Supplying EVSE = __________ Amps
Calculated Load of Existing Panel Supplying EVSE = __________ Amps
Demand Load of Existing Panel or Service Supplying EVSE = _________
Amps
(Provide Demand Load Reading from Electric Utility)
Total Load (Existing plus EVSE Load) = __________ Amps
For Single Family Dwellings, if Existing Load is not known by any of the above
methods, then the Calculated Load may be estimated using the “Single-Family
Residential Permitting Application Example” in the Governor’s Office of Planning and
Research “Zero Emission Vehicles in California: Community Readiness Guidebook”
https://www.opr.ca.gov
EVSE Rating __________ Amps x 1.25 = __________ Amps = Minimum
Ampacity of EVSE Conductor = # __________ AWG
For Single-Family: Size of Existing Service Conductors = # __________ AWG or
kcmil
-or - : Size of Existing Feeder Conductor
Supplying EVSE Panel = # __________ AWG or
kcmil
(or Verify with Inspector in field)
I hereby acknowledge that the information presented is a true and correct representation
of existing conditions at the job site and that any causes for concern as to life-safety
verifications may require further substantiation of information.
Signature of Permit Applicant: ____________________ Date: _______________