Santa Monica, CA Parking Rules: EV Charging (2026)
Key Facts
- AB 2097
- No parking mins near transit
- CALGreen
- EV-ready wiring required
- Permit
- Streamlined for residential
- City Leadership
- Strong EV infrastructure support
Summary
Santa Monica is a leader in EV infrastructure. CA AB 2097 eliminates parking minimums near major transit. CALGreen requires EV-ready wiring in new construction. The city offers streamlined permits for residential charger installation.
65850.7. (b) A city, county, or city and county shall administratively approve an application to install electric vehicle charging stations through the issuance of a building permit or similar nondiscretionary permit. Review of the application to install an electric vehicle charging station shall be limited to the building official's review of whether it meets all health and safety requirements of local, state, and federal law. (g) (1) ... every city, county, or city and county ... shall adopt an ordinance, consistent with the goals and intent of this section, that creates an expedited, streamlined permitting process for electric vehicle charging stations.
Full Breakdown
Santa Monica addresses electric vehicle charging through building codes and zoning. New construction may be required to include EV-ready parking spaces with electrical conduit and panel capacity. Residential Level 2 charger installation typically requires an electrical permit. Some jurisdictions offer expedited permitting for EV chargers. HOAs generally cannot prohibit EV charger installation on owner property. Public charging stations must comply with ADA accessibility requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a permit to install an EV charger at home?
Can my HOA block me from installing an EV charger?
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