Mountain View requires EV charging infrastructure in new construction under CALGreen Tier 2. Residential EV installations follow expedited permitting per AB 1236, typically approved same-day.
Mountain View adopted CALGreen Tier 2 reach codes requiring 100 percent EV-ready parking in new single-family homes and 40 percent EV-ready spaces in new multi-family projects. The city processes residential Level 2 charger permits through an expedited over-the-counter or online process under AB 1236, with most permits issued same-day. Public charging stations are installed at city garages including the Bryant Street garage and California Street garage, operated under a network contract. HOAs cannot unreasonably prohibit owner installation of EV chargers under Civil Code 4745. Commercial EV stations must comply with accessibility requirements per CBC Chapter 11B. Parking in a marked EV-only charging space without actively charging is prohibited and subject to tow under CVC 22511.
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