Palm Springs, CA Parking Rules: EV Charging (2026)

7. Every charging station must meet Article 625 of the California Electrical Code along with safety and performance standards from the Society of Automotive Engineers, the National Electrical Manufacturers Association and accredited testing labs such as Underwriters Laboratories, and its installation must be incorporated into the building's electrical load calculations as a continuous load. Floor-mounted or wall-mounted units must be anchored per the California Building or Residential Code and the manufacturer's installation instructions, without adversely affecting building elements. The Building Official adopts a checklist drawn from the state's Plug-In Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Permitting Checklist and publishes it on the city website; applicants must first verify the installation will not create a specific, adverse impact on electrical capacity, wiring, building infrastructure or parking areas before submitting.

Electronic submittal and electronic signatures are accepted in place of wet signatures. A complete application is processed promptly, but a completed application alone does not authorize energizing the station until the city issues all necessary permits. 05. As with rooftop solar, the city cannot condition approval on sign-off from a homeowners' association under Civil Code Section 4080.