Carson, CA Parking Rules: EV Charging (2026)

Civil Code §4745 prohibits HOAs and common interest developments from 'effectively prohibiting or unreasonably restricting' installation of an EV charging station in a unit or in a member's designated parking space; the association must process the application like an architectural modification, and failure to respond in writing within 60 days results in deemed approval (unless the HOA timely requests additional reasonably-needed information). Owners pay installation/electricity costs, must use a licensed contractor, carry liability insurance, and disclose the station to future buyers. HOAs that violate face up to $1,000 in civil penalties plus actual damages and attorneys' fees. For renters, Civil Code §1947.6 provides parallel rights against landlords. New construction is governed by the California Green Building Standards Code (CALGreen, Title 24 CCR Part 11), which mandates EV-capable, EV-ready, and EVCS parking spaces for new single-family, multifamily, hotel, and non-residential buildings — Carson adopts Title 24 by reference through the Carson Municipal Code Building Code chapter. Public/curbside EV chargers are not separately restricted by Carson code; permits for installation are issued by the Carson Building & Safety Division.