San Bernardino, CA Parking Rules: EV Charging (2026)

Electric vehicle charging in San Bernardino is governed primarily by state law. California Title 24 Part 6 Energy Code requires new single-family homes to include EV-ready branch circuit panel capacity and conduit. Multi-family buildings of 3 or more units must provide a percentage of EV-capable and EV-ready parking spaces under CALGreen. Government Code 65850.7 requires local jurisdictions to adopt an expedited permitting ordinance for residential EV chargers and to process applications within 5 business days for single-family installations. San Bernardino Building and Safety processes residential Level 2 charger permits electronically; permits typically cover the new dedicated circuit, receptacle or hardwired connection, and any panel upgrade. Panel upgrades from 100 amps to 200 amps are common when adding Level 2 charging and require a separate Southern California Edison service drop upgrade. Commercial and public Level 2 or DC fast-charging stations require full plan review, accessibility compliance under the California Building Code Section 11B-812, and coordination with SCE. Public charging installations along E Street, at the San Bernardino Public Library, and at Carousel Mall and the Transit Center fall under the California Air Resources Board EV Charging Open Access Act requiring non-subscriber access. HOAs may not unreasonably restrict EV chargers in exclusive-use parking areas under Civil Code 4745. Rebates and incentives through SCE, the California Clean Fuel Reward, and Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction Review Committee (MSRC) help offset costs.