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Rancho Cucamonga, CA Parking Rules: EV Charging (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified April 2026

Key Facts

State code
CALGreen 4.106 and 5.106
Home charger
Electrical permit required
Parking rule
CVC 22511 no idle
AB 2097
Transit zone parking
Contact
(909) 477-2710

Summary

Rancho Cucamonga follows CALGreen EV-ready requirements and AB 2097 parking reductions near transit. Level 2 home chargers need an electrical permit, and stations must be accessible.

65850.7. (a) The Legislature finds and declares all of the following: (1) The implementation of consistent statewide standards to achieve the timely and cost-effective installation of electric vehicle charging stations is not a municipal affair, as that term is used in Section 5 of Article XI of the California Constitution, but is instead a matter of statewide concern. (2) It is the intent of the Legislature that local agencies not adopt ordinances that create unreasonable barriers to the installation of electric vehicle charging stations and not unreasonably restrict the ability of homeowners and agricultural and business concerns to install electric vehicle charging stations. (3) It is the policy of the state to promote and encourage the use of electric vehicle charging stations and to l

Source: CALGreen EV Charging RequirementsView official code

Full Breakdown

Electric vehicle charging infrastructure in Rancho Cucamonga is regulated by California Green Building Standards Code (CALGreen) Chapter 4.106 and 5.106, which require all new residential and commercial construction to provide EV-ready circuits or installed Level 2 chargers at specified percentages of parking spaces. Homeowners installing Level 2 (240-volt) chargers must obtain an electrical permit from the Building and Safety Services Division and a licensed electrician is typically required due to panel load calculations. California Assembly Bill 2097 (2022) eliminates minimum parking requirements for developments within half a mile of high-quality transit, indirectly affecting EV-ready space counts in some projects along the Omnitrans sbX corridor. Public EV charging stations on private commercial property must include at least one ADA-accessible space per California Building Code Chapter 11B-228. Parking in an EV charging space without actively charging is prohibited and may result in citation under California Vehicle Code 22511. Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Utility customers receive EV time-of-use rates.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a permit for a home EV charger?
Yes, Level 2 chargers require an electrical permit and inspection; Level 1 plug-in cords do not.
Can I park in an EV stall without charging?
No, CVC 22511 prohibits blocking EV charging spaces when not actively connected and charging.

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