Milpitas, CA Parking Rules: EV Charging (2026)

Under § XIII-C.6.090, EV charging stations and EV-capable spaces may be installed in any area designated for vehicle parking or loading, and every such space still counts toward the parking Chapter C.6 requires. The California Green Building Code sets how many are required; the Director and Building Official can waive that count only where there is insufficient electrical supply or the project is an accessory dwelling unit or junior accessory dwelling unit. Charging equipment must be sized to the same dimensions as regular stalls under § XIII-C.6.080.D, and EV supply equipment cannot shrink a space below the minimum.

Stations are allowed in every zone but must be protected from vehicle damage, must not create pedestrian or traffic hazards, and must carry posted instructions and warnings. A publicly available station must be visible from the right-of-way and lit at night under the City's general lighting standard, may run on a timer limiting use to the business hours of the use it serves, and must post voltage and amperage, hours of operation if tow-away rules apply, the usage fee, safety information, and contact details for reporting outages.

Existing parking spaces removed to make room for required EV spaces do not have to be replaced elsewhere. Separately, § XIII-C.6.060.D rewards extra charging capacity: each EV space provided beyond the code minimum counts as two ordinary parking spaces, up to five additional EV spaces for a maximum 10-space reduction in required parking.