San Benito County, CA Parking Rules: EV Charging (2026)

San Benito County actively supports EV charging. The County Code includes Article XI, 'Expedited Permit Process for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations,' added to Chapter 21.01 (Building Regulations) of Title 21 (Building and Engineering). The purpose is to create a streamlined, expedited permitting process so EV charging stations can be installed conveniently and to reduce reliance on fossil fuels, consistent with California Government Code requirements for local agencies to adopt such an ordinance. The County's Building & Code Enforcement Division publishes guidance on the expedited process for residential and commercial installations. On the zoning side, Section 25.07.010 (Parking) provides that a parking space equipped with electric-vehicle charging is counted as a standard required parking space, so adding a charger does not reduce a site's required parking count. New multifamily and non-residential developments must provide EV-ready charging infrastructure in accordance with CALGreen (California Building Standards Code, Title 24, Part 11). Property owners should apply through the County's permitting system and follow the adopted CALGreen and electrical-code standards.