Redlands, CA Parking Rules: EV Charging (2026)

The City of Redlands encourages EV charging infrastructure through RMC Chapter 15.58, Electric Vehicle Charging Systems, adopted by Ordinance 2869 in 2018. The chapter's stated purpose (RMC 15.58.020) is to promote and encourage the use of electric vehicles by creating an expedited, streamlined permitting process for charging stations while protecting public health and safety. It applies to permitting of all electric vehicle charging systems in the city (RMC 15.58.030). Charging systems must meet the California Electrical Code, Society of Automotive Engineers, National Electrical Manufacturers Association, accredited testing laboratory standards, and Public Utilities Commission safety rules; installation must be incorporated into load calculations and the equipment treated as a continuous load (RMC 15.58.040). The chief building official must post all required submittal documents on the city website, allow electronic submittal, and review applications administratively as a nondiscretionary permit limited to whether local, state and federal health-and-safety requirements are met (RMC 15.58.050 and 15.58.060). Approval cannot be conditioned on a homeowners' association's approval, and an incomplete application must receive a written correction notice within ten working days. A conditional use permit may be required only if the official finds, based on substantial evidence, a specific adverse public health or safety impact. The chapter governs permitting and installation; it does not itself set on-street EV-stall parking time limits, which are handled through posted signage and the California Vehicle Code.