Sunnyvale, CA Parking Rules: EV Charging (2026)
Key Facts
- New construction
- CALGreen EV-ready required
- Residential permits
- Streamlined per AB 1236
- Public stalls
- ADA 11B compliance required
- EV stall enforcement
- CVC 22511.7 / 22511.8
- Rebates
- Via Silicon Valley Clean Energy
Summary
Sunnyvale supports residential EV charging through streamlined permitting under AB 1236 and new construction EV-ready requirements in CALGreen. Commercial EV stalls must meet ADA and signage rules.
AB 1236, Chiu. Local ordinances: electric vehicle charging stations. ... The bill would require a city, county, or city and county to approve an application for the installation of electric vehicle charging stations, as defined, through the issuance of specified permits unless the city or county makes specified written findings based upon substantial evidence in the record that the proposed installation would have a specific, adverse impact upon the public health or safety, and there is no feasible method to satisfactorily mitigate or avoid the specific, adverse impact.
Full Breakdown
Sunnyvale adopted CALGreen Tier 1 or local amendments that require EV-ready circuits in new single-family homes and EV-capable spaces in new multifamily and commercial parking per the California Green Building Standards Code. Level 1 and Level 2 residential charger installations are eligible for streamlined over-the-counter permitting under AB 1236, which limits cities to routine health and safety checks. Public and commercial charging stations must comply with accessibility standards under 11B of the CBC and post clear signage and pricing. Abuse of EV-only stalls (parking a non-EV or not actively charging where posted) can be cited under SMC Title 10 and CVC 22511.7 and 22511.8. Sunnyvale also offers rebates and information through Silicon Valley Clean Energy for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions
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