Chino Hills, CA Parking Rules: EV Charging (2026)

California law (Assembly Bill 1236, codified in Government Code 65850.7) requires cities to adopt an ordinance creating an expedited, streamlined permitting process for electric vehicle charging stations. The City of Chino Hills adopted such expedited permit processing for EV charging stations, and the city publishes a 'Plug-In Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Permitting Process' document outlining the steps for both residential and non-residential charging installations. For residential installations, a charging station in a home garage is generally permitted through the Building and Safety Division as an electrical permit; the city guide walks owners through determining the equipment, contacting the local permit office for specific requirements, completing the permit application, posting the permit at the site, and final inspection. Non-residential and commercial installations involve additional steps, such as determining the number of vehicles and connectors per station and confirming that the proposed charging location complies with applicable land-use permits. The city's general off-street parking standards in Development Code Chapter 16.34 govern the parking-space layout in which charging equipment is installed. Because EV charging stations are encouraged under state policy, Chino Hills' approach is permissive: the city's role is primarily to issue building and electrical permits efficiently rather than to restrict where charging may occur. Property owners should contact the Building and Safety Division for current EV charging permit requirements and forms.