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

Modoc County's code does not contain a chapter dedicated to electric-vehicle charging, EV-only parking spaces, or charging-station signage and enforcement. There is no local ordinance reserving parking spaces for EV charging or penalizing non-EV vehicles for blocking a charger. Instead, EV charging equipment is regulated through the county's adopted building codes. Title 15 (Building Regulations) of the Modoc County Code adopts the California Building Standards Codes by reference, and installing a charging station - whether a residential Level 2 unit or a commercial charger - generally requires an electrical/building permit from the Modoc County Building Department and must meet the California Electrical Code and any applicable California Green Building Standards Code (CALGreen) EV-readiness provisions for new construction. Statewide, California Vehicle Code Section 22511 restricts parking in spaces designated for electric-vehicle charging to vehicles that are connected and charging, but that protection applies where such spaces are properly signed and marked, which is a function of the property owner or operator rather than a Modoc County ordinance. Anyone planning a charging installation should confirm current permit and code requirements with the Modoc County Building and Planning Departments.