Riverside Municipal Code Chapter 16.23 (Electric Vehicle Charging Station Permit Process) establishes an expedited, streamlined permitting process for residential and small commercial EV chargers, as required by California AB 1236 (Gov. Code §65850.7). Permits are reviewed administratively by Building & Safety.
RMC Chapter 16.23 was adopted to comply with California Government Code §65850.7 (AB 1236), which requires every California city to adopt an ordinance creating an expedited, streamlined permitting process for EV charging stations. The city's process limits review to health-and-safety standards in the California Electrical Code and Riverside Public Utilities (RPU) interconnection regulations. Single-family EV charger permits are issued over the counter or online via Building & Safety once electrical load calculations and panel diagrams are submitted. RPU coordinates panel upgrades when required and offers EV-specific electricity rates. For multifamily and commercial sites, parking/charger ratios follow California Green Building Code (CALGreen) §5.106.5.3 thresholds.
Installing an EV charging station without the required permit is a code violation; Building & Safety may red-tag the installation and require permit issuance and inspection. Connecting a Level 2 charger without coordinating with Riverside Public Utilities can result in service issues and possible disconnection. Administrative penalties follow the city's Title 1 administrative citation framework ($100 / $200 / $500).
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