§ 18-603. Permit application processing.

(a)

Prior to submitting an application for processing, the applicant shall verify that the installation of an electric vehicle charging station will not have specific, adverse impact to public health and safety and building occupants. Verification by the applicant includes, but is not limited to, inspection of the following: Electrical system capacity and loads; electrical system wiring, bonding and overcurrent protection; building infrastructure affected by charging station equipment and associated conduits; and areas of charging station equipment and vehicle parking.

(b)

A permit application that satisfies the information requirements in the city's adopted checklist shall be deemed complete and be promptly processed. Upon confirmation by the building official that the permit application and supporting documents meet the requirements of the city's adopted checklist, and are consistent with all applicable laws and health and safety standards, the building official shall, consistent with Government Code § 65850.7, approve the application and issue all necessary permits.

(c)

Approval does not authorize an applicant to energize or utilize the electric vehicle charging station unless and until approval is granted by the applicable electric utility.

(d)

An inspection may be required and performed by the building official. If an inspection is required, the inspection shall be done in an efficient and timely manner. If the electric vehicle charging station fails the initial inspection, a subsequent inspection may be required. A separate inspection may be required and performed by the applicable fire agency or electric utility.

(e)

If the building official determines that the permit application is incomplete, he or she shall issue a written correction notice to the applicant, detailing all deficiencies in the application and any additional information required to be eligible for expedited permit issuance.

(f)

The building official shall allow for electronic submittal of permit applications covered by this article and associated supporting documents. In accepting such applications, the building official shall also accept electronic signatures on all forms, applications, and other documentation in lieu of a wet signature by an applicant.

(Ord. No. 2017-005, § 1, 9-28-2017)