Perris, CA Parking Rules: EV Charging (2026)

Perris does not appear to have its own ordinance imposing fines specifically for misusing an electric-vehicle charging space; that subject is controlled by state law, which applies citywide. Under California Vehicle Code 22511, a city, county, or property owner may designate stalls for the exclusive purpose of charging electric vehicles, and once a space is properly designated and posted, a vehicle not connected for charging may be cited or removed. The Vehicle Code sets the signage and marking requirements that make an EV space enforceable, so in Perris an EV-only space must be marked and signed to state standards before a non-charging vehicle can be ticketed. On the development side, the number of EV charging stations and EV-capable parking at new and renovated buildings is driven primarily by the California Green Building Standards Code (CALGreen) and the California Building Code, together with the off-street parking framework in Perris Municipal Code Chapter 19.69 (Parking and Loading Standards). State law also requires cities to use a streamlined, largely administrative permit process for installing charging stations. Drivers should note that the right to park in an EV space depends on actively charging, not merely driving an EV. Where a private lot posts and marks EV-only spaces, the same Vehicle Code 22511 enforcement applies. For project-specific requirements, confirm current CALGreen thresholds and any local amendments with Perris Building and Safety / Development Services.