Bellflower, CA Parking Rules: EV Charging (2026)
Key Facts
- Governing law
- BMC Ch. 15.72
- State mandate
- Gov. Code § 65850.7
- Review deadline
- 30 days, complete application
- Default review
- Ministerial, non-discretionary approval
- Exemption
- Publicly owned property excluded
Summary
Bellflower runs an expedited, streamlined permit process for electric vehicle charging stations under BMC Chapter 15.72, applying to all charging installations citywide except those on public property.
This chapter is adopted to provide an expedited, streamlined permitting process for electric vehicle charging stations that will encourage the timely and cost-effective installations of electric vehicle charging stations, in compliance with Government Code Section 65850.7. This chapter is intended to achieve these goals while protecting public health and safety.
Full Breakdown
Bellflower Municipal Code Chapter 15.72 sets an expedited, streamlined permitting process for electric vehicle charging stations, required under Government Code § 65850.7. It applies to all charging stations in the City of Bellflower, Los Angeles County, except those on publicly owned property. The Building Official reviews applications against a City checklist; if the application meets the checklist and poses no specific, adverse health or safety impact, approval is ministerial, with ordinary applications decided within 30 days. Only a finding of specific, adverse impact triggers a discretionary Electric Vehicle Charging Station Use Permit, appealable to the Planning Commission.
Violations & Fines
Installing a charging station without a permit, or ignoring a Building Official correction notice on an incomplete application, blocks approval; a station found to pose a specific adverse safety impact needs a discretionary use permit before installation may proceed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a permit to install an EV charger in Bellflower?
Can the City deny my EV charging station permit?
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