West Sacramento, CA Parking Rules: EV Charging (2026)
Key Facts
- Who may use space
- only actively-charging EVs
- Applies to
- public street and private lots
- Citation
- WSMC § 10.24.230
- Designated by
- city parking manager
Summary
West Sacramento's parking manager may designate on-street spaces exclusively for electric-vehicle charging, and only a vehicle actively connected to charge may occupy one, under WSMC § 10.24.230.
The parking manager is authorized to designate parking spaces on a public street for the exclusive purpose of charging and parking a vehicle that is connected for electric charging purposes. No person shall stop, stand or park a vehicle in a space designated pursuant to this section unless the vehicle is connected for electric charging purposes. Electric vehicle parking spaces on public and private property shall be for the active charging of battery electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles only. Other vehicles not equipped for charging parked in electric vehicle parking spaces may be cited. (Ord. 24-17, 11/20/2024)
Full Breakdown
West Sacramento Municipal Code § 10.24.230 lets the parking manager designate public on-street parking spaces exclusively for charging vehicles connected for electric charging. No vehicle may stop, stand, or park in a designated EV space unless it is actually connected for charging. The same section extends to private property: EV parking spaces there are reserved for the active charging of battery-electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles only, and a non-charging vehicle parked in one may be cited.
Violations & Fines
Parking in a designated EV charging space without being connected to charge is a citable infraction under WSMC § 10.24.230 and the city's parking fine schedule.
Frequently Asked Questions
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