Showing ordinances that apply to West Haven-Sylvan CDP (part), Washington County, Oregon, OR
West Haven-Sylvan CDP (part), Washington County, Oregon is an unincorporated community (population 9,203) in Washington County, Oregon. Because West Haven-Sylvan CDP (part), Washington County, Oregon is not an incorporated city, it does not have its own municipal code. Instead, Washington County ordinances apply directly to properties here. The ev charging rules below are the ones that govern your area.
Washington County requires electrical permits for Level 2 EV chargers under OAR 918-311-0065. HOAs cannot prohibit EV charger installation on owner property under ORS 94.798. County Building Services issues EVSE permits via ePermitting.
Installation of a 240V Level 2 EV charger in unincorporated Washington County requires an Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) electrical permit under OAR 918-311-0065. Licensed electrical contractors may use a minor installation label for a new 40A/240V branch circuit to a wall-mounted EVSE in a one- or two-family dwelling garage; larger installations require a standard permit. No separate building permit is required for EVSE only. ORS 94.798 prohibits HOAs from banning EV charger installation on an owner's dedicated parking space; reasonable conditions (installer qualifications, insurance, cost allocation) are permitted. Oregon Reach Code (optional) and 2023 statewide code updates require a percentage of EV-ready parking in new multi-family and commercial construction. Hillsboro, Beaverton, and Tigard all administer the same OAR 918-311 EVSE permit.
Unpermitted electrical work: stop-work order plus investigation fee (often 2x permit fee). HOA illegally blocking EV charger: homeowner may sue and recover attorney fees.
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