Rialto, CA Parking Rules: EV Charging (2026)
Key Facts
- Local code
- RMC 10.28.174 (Ord. 1663, 2021)
- Applies to
- City-owned off-street parking facilities
- Requirement
- Vehicle must be connected for charging
- Tow authority
- CVC 22511(c)(1), posted signs required
Summary
Rialto designates stalls in city-owned off-street parking facilities exclusively for vehicles connected for electric charging (RMC 10.28.174, adopted 2021 under California Vehicle Code Section 22511). Vehicles parked in posted EV stalls while not connected for charging can be towed.
(a) (1) A local authority, by ordinance or resolution, and a person in lawful possession of an offstreet parking facility may designate stalls or spaces in an offstreet parking facility owned or operated by that local authority or person for the exclusive purpose of charging and parking a vehicle that is connected for electric charging purposes. (2) A local authority, by ordinance or resolution, may designate stalls or spaces on a public street within its jurisdiction for the exclusive purpose of charging and parking a vehicle that is connected for electric charging purposes.
Full Breakdown
Section 10.28.174 of the Rialto Municipal Code (Ordinance No. 1663, November 9, 2021) implements California Vehicle Code Section 22511. Subsection A designates certain stalls in city-owned off-street parking facilities for the exclusive purpose of parking and charging a vehicle that is connected for electric charging. Subsection B authorizes the city traffic engineer or director of public works to post signs at those stalls in accordance with CVC 22511(d)(1). Subsection C allows the city to remove and tow a vehicle parked in a posted EV stall that is not connected for electric charging, in accordance with CVC 22511(c)(1). State law also lets the city designate on-street EV charging spaces by ordinance or resolution (CVC 22511(a)(2)).
Violations & Fines
A vehicle parked in a posted EV charging stall while not connected for charging may be removed and towed under CVC 22511(c)(1); Chapter 10.28 parking violations also carry civil penalties (RMC 10.28.295).
Frequently Asked Questions
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