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Santa Clarita, CA Parking Rules: EV Charging (2026)

Light Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified August 2026

Key Facts

Enabling state law
AB 1236, Government Code § 65850.7
Review type
Administrative approval, no discretionary hearing
Inspections allowed
One inspection, within 2 business days
HOA approval
City cannot require it before permitting
Application formats
ePlans, email, internet, or fax accepted

Summary

Santa Clarita runs its electric vehicle charging station permitting through Municipal Code Chapter 25.04, adopted to comply with Assembly Bill 1236 and Government Code Section 65850.7. The Building Official must accept electronic applications, treat a complete submission as approved once it meets the published checklist, and inspect an eligible station only once, scheduled within two business days of a request.

The purpose of this chapter is to provide an expedited, streamlined electric vehicle charging station (EVCS) permitting and inspection process that complies with Assembly Bill 1236 (California Government Code Section 65850.7) to achieve timely and cost-effective installations of EVCS while protecting public health and safety. ... For an EVCS eligible for expedited review, only one (1) inspection shall be required. The inspection shall be performed in a timely manner and will be scheduled within two (2) business days of a request. A four (4) hour inspection window may be provided upon request. ... The City of Santa Clarita shall not condition approval of an application on the approval of a homeowner's association, as defined in Civil Code Section 4080.

Source: California Government Code Section 65850.7 - Expedited EV Charging Station Permit ProcessView official code

Full Breakdown

030. 040, and the City posts an eligibility checklist online so an application can qualify for expedited review. 050 requires the City to accept electronic submittals through its ePlans system, email, the internet, or fax, and to accept an electronic signature instead of requiring a wet signature. Once an application and its supporting plans satisfy the checklist, the Building Official must deem it complete and issue the permit administratively rather than through discretionary review; an incomplete application instead gets a written correction notice listing every deficiency.

050(D) bars the City from conditioning permit approval on approval by a homeowner's association as defined in Civil Code Section 4080, closing off one common source of delay for HOA-governed properties. 060: an eligible EVCS gets only one inspection, performed in a timely manner and scheduled within two business days of the homeowner's request, with a four-hour inspection window available on request; a failed inspection allows a follow-up inspection, and repeat failures or an incomplete or inaccessible installation can trigger a reinspection fee.

Violations & Fines

Installing an electric vehicle charging station without going through the Section 25.04.050 permit process exposes the installation to the citywide general penalty: Section 23.10.010 makes any Municipal Code violation a misdemeanor unless another penalty applies, punishable under Section 23.10.020 by a fine up to $1,000, up to six months in county jail, or both, in addition to any Electrical Code enforcement for unpermitted wiring.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Santa Clarita require a permit for a home EV charger?
Yes. Chapter 25.04 requires an electric vehicle charging station to meet the City's Electrical, Building, and Fire Code standards and go through the permit process in Section 25.04.050, but that process is administrative: a complete application meeting the published checklist gets approved without a discretionary hearing.
How fast is an EV charger inspection in Santa Clarita?
Section 25.04.060 limits an eligible installation to one inspection, scheduled within two business days of your request, with a four-hour inspection window available if you ask for one. If it fails, a follow-up inspection is allowed, though repeat failures can trigger a reinspection fee.
Can my HOA block my Santa Clarita EV charger permit?
No. Section 25.04.050(D) specifically bars the City from conditioning approval of an EVCS permit application on approval from a homeowner's association as defined in Civil Code Section 4080, so HOA sign-off cannot be required before the City issues the permit.

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