Tehama County, CA Parking Rules: EV Charging (2026)

Tehama County's code does not contain a dedicated ordinance for electric-vehicle charging stations or for enforcing EV-only parking stalls. The applicable rules are statewide. California Vehicle Code Section 22511 allows a local authority or the owner of an off-street parking facility to designate stalls for the exclusive purpose of charging and parking an electric vehicle that is connected for charging, and makes it unlawful to park or leave a vehicle standing in such a designated, posted charging space unless the vehicle is connected for charging - the rule that prevents non-charging vehicles from blocking chargers. Where stalls are properly designated and posted, the property owner may have a non-compliant vehicle removed. EV charging equipment installed at a home or business in the unincorporated area is treated as an electrical/building improvement under Title 15 (Buildings and Construction), so a building/electrical permit from Tehama County Building and Safety is typically required for installation. For parking enforcement at public charging locations and to confirm current standards, consult Vehicle Code Section 22511 and Tehama County Building and Safety. Because the county has not adopted its own EV-stall ordinance, no county-specific fine schedule applies; enforcement follows state law.