San Leandro provides an expedited, streamlined permit process for residential and commercial EV charging stations, consistent with California Government Code §65850.7.
Under the San Leandro Municipal Code, Article 15 (Electric Vehicle Charging Station Permits), the Building Official is required to implement an expedited, streamlined permitting process for EV charging stations. The ordinance carries out California Government Code §65850.7, which requires every California city/county to adopt an EV charging permit ordinance limiting review to health and safety standards. The Building Official may only require a use permit if substantial evidence shows a specific adverse impact on public health or safety. EV charging equipment must meet the California Electrical Code, SAE standards, NEMA standards, and be listed by an accredited testing laboratory such as UL. The Building Official may not condition approval on homeowner-association consent (consistent with California Civil Code §4745, which voids HOA rules that effectively prohibit residential EV charging stations). Submittal guidelines require an application fee and electrical plans; permit staff are assigned within 3-5 business days.
Installation without a permit, or installation that fails inspection, triggers correction notices and standard building code enforcement. Administrative penalties under SLMC Chapter 1-12 ($125 first / $200 second) may apply. There is no separate fine schedule unique to EV charging stations.
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