Sonoma adopted an expedited, streamlined permitting process for electric vehicle charging stations under SMC Chapter 14.29, with most residential EVCS permits issued in 1–3 business days.
SMC Chapter 14.29 (Expedited Permitting Process for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations) implements California Government Code §65850.7, which requires every city and county to adopt an expedited EVCS permitting ordinance. The chapter's sections are: 14.29.010 (Title and authority), 14.29.020 (Purpose), 14.29.030 (Applicability), 14.29.040 (Administration), 14.29.050 (Definitions), 14.29.060 (Development of an expedited permitting process), 14.29.070 (Permit required), 14.29.080 (Applications and submittal documents), 14.29.090 (Permit review requirements), and 14.29.100 (Appeals). Under SMC 14.29.090, review is limited to whether the installation meets health and safety requirements of local, state, and federal law — including the California Electrical Code and standards from SAE, NEMA, and accredited testing laboratories such as UL. The City may not impose conditions beyond what is needed to avoid a specific adverse impact upon public health or safety.
Installations without the required electrical/building permit are subject to standard SMC Title 14 enforcement (stop-work order, correction notice, and re-inspection fees). Because review scope is statutorily narrowed, denials are rare; SMC 14.29.100 provides an appeals process.
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