Spokane supports EV charging under WA state building code EV-ready requirements. Public chargers operate downtown and at City facilities. RCW 35.63.126 requires cities to allow Level 1 and 2 EV charging in most zones as a permitted use.
Washington state law (RCW 35.63.126 and RCW 36.70A.695) requires cities like Spokane to treat EV charging infrastructure as a permitted use in commercial and industrial zones, and encourages residential accommodation. The Washington State Energy Code (WAC 51-11C and 51-11R) requires new multifamily and commercial parking construction to include EV-ready circuits for a minimum percentage of spaces. Spokane Municipal Code 17C.230 (parking) includes EV charging in its standards. Homeowners installing Level 2 chargers need an electrical permit from WA L&I (which handles electrical permits in Spokane). Public chargers operate at City Hall, downtown garages, and Avista-hosted locations. HOAs cannot unreasonably restrict EV charger installation under RCW 64.38.055.
Permit failure for electrical work: L&I correction notice plus re-inspection fees. HOA unreasonable restriction: private action under RCW 64.38.
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