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

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Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Governing chapter
Fresno County Code Ch. 15.80
Adopted
Ord. No. 23-001, Feb. 28, 2023
State mandate
Gov't Code § 65850.7 / AB 1236
Electrical standard
Article 625, Calif. Electrical Code
HOA approval
Cannot be required as a condition
Submittal method
Online portal or email accepted

Summary

Fresno County must run an expedited, streamlined permitting process for electric vehicle charging stations under Chapter 15.80 of the County Code. The Building Official has to approve a complete application and cannot force an association's sign-off, though a specific safety finding can trigger a use permit instead.

City-specific rules exist: Fresno, and Clovis have their own ev charging rules that differ from Fresno County's county-level regulations. If you live in one of those cities, check the city-specific page instead.

A permit application that satisfies the information requirements in the adopted checklist shall be deemed complete and be promptly processed. Upon confirmation by the Building Official, or his/her designee, that the permit application and supporting documents meets the requirements of the, adopted checklist, and is consistent with all applicable laws, ordinances, 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 inspection approval is granted by the County of Fresno.

Source: California Gov Code 65850.7 - EV ChargingView official code

Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 51).

Full Breakdown

80 of the Fresno County Code, adopted by Ord. No. 7. 030 requires that a permit application meeting the county's adopted checklist, drawn from the "Plug-In Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Permitting Checklist," be deemed complete and promptly processed; the Building Official or a designee must then approve it and issue all necessary permits. Applicants cannot energize or use the station until Fresno County has completed a final inspection. If the application is incomplete, the Building Official issues a written correction notice detailing every deficiency. 030(C) allows electronic submittal, including through the county's online Customer Portal or by email, and accepts electronic signatures in place of a wet signature.

040 lets the Building Official require a use permit if there is substantial evidence of a specific, adverse impact on public health or safety, but bars conditioning approval on sign-off from a homeowners' association under Civil Code Section 4080. 050 requires charging equipment and its wiring, bonding, disconnecting means, and overcurrent protection to meet Article 625 of the California Electrical Code, and requires the load to be treated as continuous for electrical load calculations. 060 makes this chapter control over any less restrictive conflicting local law.

Violations & Fines

Installing or energizing a charging station without the required county permit and final inspection is a code violation enforceable by the Building Official, who may also require corrective permitting. An unpermitted station discovered during inspection can be ordered brought into compliance with Article 625 of the California Electrical Code before it may be energized or used.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Fresno County require a permit for a home EV charger?
Yes. Section 15.80.030 requires a building permit application, but the county must process a complete application through its expedited checklist and the Building Official must approve and issue permits once the application meets adopted health and safety standards.
Can my homeowners association block my EV charger permit?
No. Section 15.80.040(B) specifically bars the Building Official from conditioning approval of an EV charging station permit on approval from an association as defined in Civil Code Section 4080, consistent with Government Code Section 65850.7.
Can I submit my EV charger permit application online?
Yes. Section 15.80.020(C) defines electronic submittal to include the Fresno County online Customer Portal or email, and Section 15.80.030(C) accepts electronic signatures instead of a wet signature on all forms and applications.

Sources & Official References

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