Lincoln must process residential and commercial EV charging station permit applications through a streamlined, ministerial process under California Government Code 65850.7 (AB 1236). Building permits are issued by the Lincoln Building Division under LMC Title 15.
California Government Code 65850.7 (AB 1236, 2015) requires every city - including Lincoln - to adopt an ordinance creating an expedited, streamlined permitting process for EV charging stations and to approve compliant applications administratively without discretionary review. Applications complying with the California Electrical Code, California Building Code, and the manufacturer's specifications must be approved ministerially. Lincoln's Building Division processes the permit under LMC Title 15 (Buildings and Construction), which adopts the California Building Standards Code (Title 24). Public-right-of-way curbside chargers and dedicated EV parking spaces are governed by Title 10 striping and signage rules; misuse of a marked EV charging space by a non-EV (or non-charging) vehicle can be cited under CVC 22511, which authorizes a fine and tow.
Improperly parking a non-EV in a designated EV charging space, or an EV that is not actively connected to the charger, is cited under CVC 22511 with a base fine commonly set at $100+ plus tow under CVC 22511(c). Installation without a building permit violates LMC Title 15 and CBC, with re-inspection fees and stop-work orders.
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