§ 10.56.010. Findings and purpose.

The board of supervisors finds and declares the following:

A.

Subsection (a) of Government Code section 65850.7 states that the implementation of consistent statewide standards to achieve the timely and cost-effective installation of electric vehicle charging stations is a matter of statewide concern and it is the policy of the state to promote and encourage the use of solar energy systems and to limit obstacles to their use.

B.

Subsection (a) of Government Code section 65850.7 further states that it is the intent of the Legislature of the state that local agencies "not adopt ordinances that create unreasonable barriers to the installation of electric vehicle charging stations and not unreasonably restrict the ability of homeowners and agricultural and business concerns to install electric vehicle charging stations."

C.

The purpose of this chapter is to adopt an expedited, streamlined permitting process for electric vehicle charging stations that complies with Assembly Bill No. 1236 (Chapter 598, Statutes 2015) to achieve timely and cost-effective installations of electric vehicle charging stations while protecting public health and safety.

D.

This chapter shall apply to the permitting of all electric vehicle charging stations in the unincorporated area of the county. Electric vehicle charging stations permitted prior to the effective date of this ordinance are not subject to the requirements set forth herein unless physical modifications or alterations are undertaken that materially change the size, type, or components of an electric vehicle charging station in such a way as to require new permitting. Routine operation and maintenance or like-kind replacements shall not require a permit.

(Ord. No. 931, § 1, 9-26-2016)