Solano County, CA Parking Rules: EV Charging (2026)

3-26, adopted by Ordinance No. 1774, the county created a streamlined permit track for electric vehicle charging stations, covering any level of electric vehicle supply equipment built to Article 625 of the California Electric Code. The Building Official must post all application documents and checklists on the county website, and must accept electronic submittal of the permit application and supporting documents by email or the internet once that option is operational. 3, the Building Official's issuance of the permit is nondiscretionary; there is no case-by-case approval step for a complete, code-compliant application.

If an application is incomplete, the Building Official must send a written correction notice listing every deficiency and any additional fees or documentation needed before the applicant can resubmit for expedited review. The county can only pull a charging station installation out of the expedited track and require a discretionary use permit if the Building Official finds, based on substantial evidence, that the specific installation would create an adverse impact on public health or safety, and even then any denial must be supported by written findings that no feasible mitigation exists at the lowest possible cost.

Every charging station must also independently meet the safety and performance standards of the California Electrical Code, SAE, NEMA, and applicable Underwriters Laboratories listings, plus any California Public Utilities Commission safety and reliability rules.