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City of Huntington Beach
File #: 19-118 MEETING DATE: 2/19/2019
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Fred A. Wilson, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Ursula Luna-Reynosa, Director of Community Development
Subiect:
Adopt Ordinance No. 4166 expediting the Permit Process for Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging
Stations on Private Property
Approved for introduction January 22, 2019 -Vote: 6-0-1 (Delgleize out of room) and
Continued from February 4, 2019
Statement of Issue:
Transmitted to City Council for consideration is an ordinance to create an expedited, streamlined
permitting process for electric vehicle charging stations on private property.
Financial Impact:
Not applicable.
Recommended Action:
Adopt Ordinance No. 4166, "An Ordinance of the City of Huntington Beach Adding Chapter 17.62 to
the Huntington Beach Municipal Code Regarding Expedited Electric Vehicle Charging Station
Permitting."
Alternative Action(s):
The City Council may make the following alternative motions:
1. Do not adopt Ordinance No. 4166 and direct staff accordingly.
Analysis:
At the February 4, 2019 City Council meeting, the City Council directed staff to ensure that applicants
are clear regarding signage regulations for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations (EVCS). Staff has
added the following language to the Commercial EV Charger Checklist to further clarify signage
limitations:
Signage - EVCS instructions/ identification signage shall be allowed as long as it is incorporated into the
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EVCS and not a separate structure. One sign per EVCS not to exceed 2 sq. ft. in area. No other signs
(including advertising of any kind) shall be permitted on the EVCS, except as specified. State or federal
government required signs encompassed within an EVCS shall not be regulated.
As the checklist is not an exhibit to the Ordinance, it can be changed without necessitating an
amendment to the Ordinance. Therefore, even with the proposed changes to the checklist, the City
Council can still hold the second reading of the Ordinance.
The City Council will have the opportunity to discuss the City's Sign Ordinance as it relates to EVCS's
in greater depth as part of the Phase II Zoning Code Update. Staff anticipates that the Phase II
Zoning Code Update will be brought to the City Council for consideration by the end of 2019.
Environmental Status:
The proposed Ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under
Guidelines Section 15061, subdivision (b)(3), which applies where there is no possibility that the
activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment. The proposed ordinance
establishes a streamlined/expedited permit process for EV-charging stations. No development or
physical changes to the environment would occur as a result.
Strategic Plan Goal:
Enhance and Maintain City Service Delivery
Attachment(s):
1. Ordinance No. 4166 adding Chapter 17.62 to the Huntington Beach Municipal Code
2. EV Charger Checklist (Residential)
3. Commercial EV Charger Checklist - REVISED
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ORDINANCE NO. 4166
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ADDING
CHAPTER 17.62 TO THE HUNTINGTON BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING
EXPEDITED ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATION PERMITTING
The City Council of the City of Huntington Beach does herby ordain as follows:
WHEREAS, the City of Huntington Beach desires to promote and encourage the use of
Electric Vehicle Charging Stations and to limit obstacles to their use; and
WHEREAS to promote the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of Huntington
Beach, the City of Huntington Beach desires to create an expedited, streamlined permitting
process for the installation of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations.
NOW, THEREFORE,the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach does hereby
ordain as follows:
SECTION 1. Chapter 17.62 is hereby added to the Huntington Beach Municipal Code to read as
follows:
Section 17.62.010. Intent and Purpose
The intent and purpose of this Chapter is to adopt an expedited permitting process for the
installation of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations. Implementation of this Chapter is designed to
encourage the use of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations while protecting the public health and
safety.
Section 17.62.020. Definitions
A. "A Feasible Method to Satisfactorily Mitigate or Avoid the Specific, Adverse
Impact"includes,but is not limited to,any cost-effective method,condition, or mitigation imposed
by a city, county, or city and county on another similarly situated application in a prior successful
application for a permit.
B. `Electronic Submittal means the utilization of one or more of the following:
1. Email.
2. The Internet.
3. Facsimile.
C. `Electric Vehicle Charging Station" or "Charging Station" means any level of
electric vehicle supply equipment station that is designed and built in compliance with Article 621)
of the California Electrical.Code or any successor statutes, as it reads on the effective date of this
section, and delivers electricity, from a source outside an electric vehicle into a plug-in electric
vehicle.
D. "Specific, Adverse impact" means a significant, quantifiable, direct, and
unavoidable impact, based on objective, identified, and written public health or safety standards,
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policies, or conditions as they existed on the date the application was deemed complete.
Section 17.62.030. Applicability
This Chapter applies to the process for installation of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
in the City.
Section 17 62 040. Electric Vehicle Charging Station Requirements
A. All Electric Vehicle Charging Stations shall meet applicable health and safety
standards and requirements imposed by the City and State of California.
B. Electric Vehicle Charging Stations shall comply with all City, State, and Federal
laws and regulations including, but not limited to, all applicable safety and performance standards
established by the California Electrical Code, the Society of Automotive Engineers, the National
Electrical Manufacturers Association, and accredited testing laboratories such as Underwriters
Laboratories and, where applicable, rules of the Public Utilities Commission regarding safety and
reliability.
Section 17 62 050 Duties of Department of Community Development and Buildiniz Official
A. The Building Official shall implement an administrative, nondiscretionary review
process to expedite the review of Electric Vehicle Charging Station applications. The process shall
include a checklist of all requirements that Electric Vehicle Charging S+ation applications shall
have to be eligible for expedited review.
B. The Building Official may establish a process to prioritize competing applications
for expedited permits.
C. The checklist and required permitting documentation shall be published on the
City's website.
Section 17 62 060 Expedited Permit Review Requirements
A. The Building Official shall review an application for an Electric Vehicle Charging
Station to determine whether it satisfies the information requirements prior to deeming the
application complete.
B. If the Building Official deems an application incomplete,the Building Official shall
issue a written correction notice detailing all deficiencies in the application and any additional
information required to be eligible for expedited permit issuance.
C. Upon confirmation of the application and supporting documents being complete
and meeting the requirements of the checklist, the Building Official shall approve the application
and issue ail required permits or authorizations.
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D. The Building Official shall review each application for an Electric Vehicle
Charging Station to determine whether it will have a Specific, Adverse Impact upon the public
health or safety. If the Building Official makes a finding, based on substantial evidence, that the
Electric Vehicle Charging Stations could have a Specific, Adverse Impact upon the public health
or safety,the City may require the applicant to apply for a conditional use permit. Any conditions
imposed on an application to install an Electric Vehicle Charging Station shall be designed to
mitigate the Specific, Adverse Impact upon the public health or safety at the lowest cost possible.
E. The Building Official may not deny an application for a permit to install an Electric
Vehicle Charging Station unless he or she makes 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. The findings shall include the basis for the rejection of potential feasible
alternatives of preventing the adverse impact.
F. The decision of the Building Official pursuant to subdivisions (D) and (E) may be
appealed to the City's planning commission.
SECTION 2. Electronic Submittal. The City will allow for Electronic Submittal of a permit
application and associated documentation, and/ or authorize the electronic signature on all forms,
applications, and other documentation in lieu of a wet signature by an applicant, at such time when
it is achievable under the City's operating system.
SECTION 3. Severability. If any section, subsection, phrase, or clause of this Ordinance is for
any reason held to be unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining
portions of this Ordinance.
SECTION 4. This ordinance shall become effective 30 days after its adoption.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach at a
regular meeting held this 19th day of February , 2019.
Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO F -RM:
City Clerk City Attorney W/
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REVIEW APPROVED: INITIATED AND APPROVED:
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City Manager Director of Community Development
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Ord. No. 4166
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss:
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH )
I, ROBIN ESTANISLAU, the duly elected, qualified City Clerk of the
City of Huntington Beach, and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of said City, do
hereby certify that the whole number of members of the City Council of the City of
Huntington Beach is seven; that the foregoing ordinance was read to said City Council at
a Regular meeting thereof held on February 4,2019, and was again read to said City
Council at a Regular meeting thereof held on February 19,2019, and was passed and
adopted by the affirmative vote of at least a majority of all the members of said City
Council.
AYES: Brenden, Carr, Semeta, Peterson, Posey, Delgleize, Hardy
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
I,Robin Estanislau,CITY CLERK of the City of Huntington
Beach and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council,do hereby
certify that a synopsis of this ordinance has been published in
the Huntington Beach Wave on February 28,2019.
In accordance with the City Charter of said City.
Robin Estanislau, City Clerk City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk
SerrierDeputy City Clerk of the City Council of the City
of Huntington Beach, California
City of Huntington Beach
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Department of Community Development
EV CHARGER CHECKLIST
2000 Main Street,Huntington Beach, CA 92648
HUNTINGTON BEACH Office: (714) 536 -5241 Fax: (714) 374- 1647
Purpose
The purpose of this guideline is to assist permit applicants in streamlining the permitting and
inspection process for Residential Single Family EV Chargers.
❑ Site Plan
Provide two copies of the job-specific site plan showing:
❑ The location of the building and street name
❑ All EV receptacle location(s), conduit type/ size, wire type/ size, conductors, equipment
ground size, and existing or proposed electric meter location
❑ Zoning Code Compliance
❑ Manufacturer's Specifications
Provide two copies of the manufacturer's charger specifications. These specifications will
show requirements and data for the EV charger being installed as well as a listing agency
approval.
❑ Electrical Service Load Calculation Form
Provide two copies of our Electrical Service Calculation Form. Follow steps one thru nine to
figure out the minimum amperage needed for your main electric meter.
Sample Site Plan
Sample Electrical
Sample Project Description
Requirements
Vehicle batteries listed as Installation of a new 40 amp
suitable for charging Attached Garage circuit for a level 2 Ell charger
indoors without ventilation.
per manufacturer's installation
New 40 asaprated weir instructions and 2016CEC
Eli Charger iXlaa1 *¢ Article 625.
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New 314"EMT conduit with 1
93 THH14 c u_and#10 Ti-1HN l Minimum service panel size to
au.ground l be in accordance with the
l residential load calculation form.
New 40 crnp circuit breaker 1
installed in the existing l �
200 amp electric meter House
panel c1c:J
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2000 Main Street 3rd Floor
Huntington Beach, Ca 92648
714/536-5241
Optional Method Service Load Calculation for a Single Dwelling Unit (CEC 220.82)
1. General Lighting and Receptacle Loads 220.82(B)(1)
Do not include open porches, garages,or unused or 3x = 1
unfinished spaces not adaptable for future use. (sq ft using outside dimensions)
2. Small-Appliance Branch Circuits 20.82(b)(2)
At least two small-appliance branch circuits must be 1500 x = 2
included.210.11(C)(2) (minimum of two)
3. Laundry Brach Circuit(s)220.82(B)(2)
At least one laundry branch circuit must be included. 1500 x = 3
210.11(C)(2). (minimum of one)
NOTE: 1500 VA shall be included for each
laundry branch circuit.
4. Appliances 220.82(B)(3)and(4) Do not include any heating Total volt-amperes
Use nameplate rating of all or air-conditioning of all appliances.
appliances(fastened in place, equipment in this section. LISTED BELOW
permanently connected,or
connected to a specific circuit), water heater/ / 4
ranges,ovens,cooktops,motors,and dishwasher / /
clothes dryers.Convert any nameplate clothes dryer/ /
rating given in amperes to volt-amperes disposal
by multiplying the amperes by the range
rated voltage. EV
5. Apply 220.82(B)demand factor to the total of lines 1 through 4.
5
-10,000= x 40%_ +10,000=
(total of line 1 through 4)
6. Heating or Air-Condition System 220.82(C) A) Air-Conditioning and cooling systems,including heat pumps
Use the nameplate ratings in volt-amperes for all without any supplemental electric heating:,
applicable systems in lines`a'through`c'.
x 100%= FAF
B) Electric thermal storage and other heating systems where the C) Supplemental electric heating equipment for heat-pump
usual load is expected to be continuous at full nameplate systems.Include the heat-pump compressor(s)at 100%.If the
value.Systems qualifying under this section shall not be heat-pump compressor is prevented from operating with the
figured under any other selection in 220.82(C). supplement heat,omit the compressor.
x65%=
x 100%= B C
7. Total Volt-Ampere
Demand Load:
+ - 7
(largest VA rating from line 6a through 6c) (line 5)
8. Minimum Amperes 9. Minimum Size
Divide the total Service or
Volt-amperes - = 8 Feeder 9
by the voltage. (line 7) (voltage) (minimum 240.6(A) (minimum is
amperes) 100 amperes)
10. Size the Service of Feeder Conductors.
Use 310.15(B)(6)to find the service conductors up to 400 amperes. Minimum Size
Ratings in excess of 400 amperes shall comply with Table 310.16. Conductors 10
310.15(B)(6)also applies to feeder conductors serving as the main power feeder.
11. Size the Grounding Electrode Conductors.
Use line 10 to find the grounding electrode conductor in Table 250.66.
Size the Equipment Grounding Conductor(for Feeder).250.122, Minimum Size 12
Use line 9 to find the equipment grounding conductor in Table 250.122. Conductors 148
Equipment grounding conductor types are listed in 250.118.
City of Huntington Beach
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Department of Community Development
COMMERCIAL EV CHARGER
CHECKLIST
HUNTINGTON REACH 2O00 Main Street, Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Office: (714) 536 -5241 Fax: (714) 374- 1647
Purpose
The purpose of this guideline is to assist permit applicants in streamlining the plan review,permitting
and inspections of commercial EV Charging stations.
Check all applicable boxes for plan check submittal. All items need to be included to be eligible
for Expedited Plan Review.
Plan Submittal Requirements
Provide three copies of the job-specific plans showing:
❑ Site Plan
❑ Site plan showing EVCS location(s)
❑ Accessible route(s)to building entrance
❑ EV charging station parking space and access aisle dimensions
❑ EV equipment and service equipment locations
❑ Specific address of electric meter
❑ Conduit runs
❑ Zoning Code Compliance
o Signage—EVCS instructions/identification signage shall be allowed as long as it
is incorporated into the EVCS and not a separate structure. One sign per EVCS
not to exceed 2 sq. ft. in area. No other signs (including advertising of any kind)
shall be permitted on the EVCS, except as specified. State or federal government
required signs encompassed within an EVCS shall not be regulated.
❑ Electrical Plan Submittal Requirements
❑ Equipment cut sheets
❑ Circuit ampacity and voltage
❑ Conductor sizes and types (ie. 3 #4's c.u. THWN)
❑ Conduit types and burial depths (CEC 300.5)
❑ Overcurrent protection
❑ Calculations showing the new loads on new or existing service equipment
❑ Provide voltage drop calculations on plans
❑ Provide single line diagram on plans
❑ Provide available short circuit calculation and method of rating the added sub-panels (if
needed)
Disabled Access Code Reference
❑ Accessible, van accessible, and ambulatory charging stations shall be provided in quantities
specified in Table 11B-228.3.2.1.
❑ EV charging stations shall be located on an accessible route to the building entrance. (14B-
812.5.1)
❑ Note on plans: "Ground surfaces at EVCS shall have a maximum slope of 1:48 (2.083%)."
❑ EV charging equipment shall be on an accessible route from the parking space, and operable
parts shall be within reach ranges. (11B-812.5.2, 11B-812.2, and 1113-812.10.3)
❑ EV spaces shall measure 216 inches long. (11B-812.6)
❑ EVCS spaces shall be marked with "EV CHARGING ONLY" in 12 inch letters centered at the
end of the space. (11B-812.9)
❑ EV space widths shall comply as follows:
❑ Van accessible spaces shall measure 144 inches wide.(11B-812.6.1)
❑ Standard accessible spaces shall measure 108 inches wide. (1113-812.6.2)
❑ Ambulatory accessible spaces shall measure 120 inches wide. (11B-812.6.3)
❑ Access aisles measuring 60 inches wide for the length EV space shall be provided adjacent to
the EV parking spaces. The access aisle of a van space shall be on the passenger side of the
vehicle space. (1113-812.7)
❑ Access aisles shall be marked with hatched lines spaced at 36 inches on center between the
painted border lines. (1113-812.7.2)
❑ The words "NO PARKING" in 12-inch white letters shall be painted at the end of the access
aisle. (1113-812.7.3)
❑ Identification signs shall be provided where more than four EVCS are provided as follows:
(11B-812.8)
❑ At least one van accessible EVCS shall be identified where there are 5-25 total EVCS.
❑ Van accessible and standard accessible EVCS shall be identified where there are more than 25
total EVCS.
❑ Reflectorized signs including the ISA measuring 70 square inches and positioned at 80 inches
above the ground surface as measured to the bottom of the sign shall be installed at the front of
each accessible parking space. (11B-812.8.7)
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File #: 19-118 MEETING DATE: 2/4/2019
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Fred A. Wilson, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Ursula Luna-Reynosa, Director of Community Development
Subject:
Adopt Ordinance No. 4166 expediting the Permit Process for Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging
Stations on Private Property
Approved for introduction January 22, 2019 -Vote: 6-0-1 (Delgleize out of room)
Statement of Issue:
Transmitted to City Council for consideration is an ordinance to create an expedited, streamlined
permitting process for electric vehicle charging stations on private property.
Financial Impact:
Not applicable.
Recommended Action:
Adopt Ordinance No. 4166, "An Ordinance of the City of Huntington Beach Adding Chapter 17.62 to
the Huntington Beach Municipal Code Regarding Expedited Electric Vehicle Charging Station
Permitting."
Alternative Action(s):
The City Council may make the following alternative motions:
1. Do not adopt Ordinance No. 4166 and direct staff accordingly.
Analysis:
As electric vehicles have increased in popularity, the City has seen more interest from private
property owners, both residential and commercial, to install electric vehicle charging stations at their
properties. To promote and encourage the use of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations, to limit
obstacles to their use, and to promote the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of Huntington
Beach, the City desires to create an expedited, streamlined permitting process for the installation of
Electric Vehicle Charging Stations. Staff has prepared an ordinance for City Council consideration.
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The ordinance clearly articulates a ministerial process for approving Electric Vehicle Charging
Stations by providing objective criteria via a checklist (one for residential properties and one for
commercial properties). If an application meets the objective requirements established via the
proposed ordinance then a permit shall be issued immediately. The ordinance also provides that the
City will allow for electronic submittals of applications. These changes help to expedite and
streamline the permitting process for the installation of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations.
Environmental Status:
The proposed ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under
Guidelines Section 15061, subdivision (b)(3), which applies where there is no possibility that the
activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment. The proposed ordinance
establishes a streamlined/expedited permit process for EV-charging stations. No development or
physical changes to the environment would occur as a result.
Strategic Plan Goal:
Enhance and Maintain City Service Delivery
Attachment(s):
1. Ordinance No. 4166 adding Chapter 17.62 to the Huntington Beach Municipal Code
2. EV Charger Checklist (Residential)
3. Commercial EV Charger Checklist
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File #: 18-590 MEETING DATE: 1/22/2019
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Fred A. Wilson, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Ursula Luna-Reynosa, Director of Community Development
Subject:
Expedite Permit Process for Electric Vehicle Charging.Stations on Private Property by
approving for introduction Ordinance No. 4166
Statement of Issue:
Transmitted to City Council for consideration is an ordinance to create an expedited, streamlined
permitting process for electric vehicle charging stations on private property.
Financial Impact:
Not applicable.
Recommended Action:
Approve for introduction Ordinance No. 4166, "An Ordinance of the City of Huntington Beach Adding
Chapter 17.62 to the Huntington Beach Municipal Code Regarding Expedited Electric Vehicle
Charging Station Permitting."
Alternative Action(s):
The City Council may make the following alternative motions:
1. Do not approve for introduction Ordinance No. 4166 and direct staff accordingly.
Analysis:
As electric vehicles have increased in popularity, the City has seen more interest from private
property owners, both residential and commercial, to install electric vehicle charging stations at their
properties. To promote and encourage the use of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations, to limit
obstacles to their use, and to promote the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of Huntington
Beach, the City desires to create an expedited, streamlined permitting process for the installation of
Electric Vehicle Charging Stations. Staff has prepared an ordinance for City Council consideration.
.The ordinance clearly articulates a ministerial process for approving Electric Vehicle Charging
Stations by providing objective criteria via a checklist (one for residential propertiess and one for
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commercial properties). If an application meets the objective requirements established via the
proposed ordinance then a permit shall be issued immediately. The ordinance also provides that the
City will allow for electronic submittals of applications. These changes help to expedite and
streamline the permitting process for the installation of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations.
Environmental Status:
The proposed ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under
Guidelines Section 15061, subdivision (b)(3), which applies where there is no possibility that the
activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment. The proposed ordinance
establishes a streamlined/expedited permit process for EV-charging stations. No development or
physical changes to the environment would occur as a result.
Strategic Plan Goal:
Enhance and Maintain City Service Delivery
Attachment(s):
1. Ordinance No. 4166 adding Chapter 17.62 to the Huntington Beach Municipal Code
2. EV Charger Checklist (Residential)
3. Commercial EV Charger Checklist
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ORDINANCE NO. 4166
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ADDING
CHAPTER 17.62 TO THE HUNTINGTON BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING
EXPEDITED ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATION PERMITTING
The City Council of the City of Huntington Beach does herby ordain as follows:
WHEREAS, the City of Huntington Beach desires to promote and encourage the use of
Electric Vehicle Charging Stations and to limit obstacles to their use; and
WHEREAS to promote the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of Huntington
Beach, the City of Huntington Beach desires to create an expedited, streamlined permitting
process for the installation of Ei_ect_ric Vehicle Charging Stations.
NOW, THEREFORE,the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach does hereby
ordain as follows:
SECTION 1. Chapter 17.62 is hereby added to the Huntington Beach Municipal Code to read as
follows:
Section 17.62.010. Intent and Purpose
The intent and purpose of this Chapter is to adopt an expedited permitting process for the
installation of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations. Implementation of this Chapter is designed to
encourage the use of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations while protecting the public health and
safety.
Section 17.62.020. Definitions
A. "A Feasible Method to Satisfactorily Mitigate or Avoid the Specific, Adverse
Impact"includes,but is not limited to,any cost-effective method;condition,or mitigaticn imposed
by a city, county, or city and county on another similarly situated application in a prior successful
application for a permit.
B. "Electronic Submittal" means the utilization of one or more of the following:
1. Email.
2. The Internet.
3. Facsimile.
C. "Electric Vehicle Charging Station" or "Charging Station" means any level of
electric vehicle supply equipment station that is designed and built in compliance with Article 625
of the California Electrical Code or any successor statutes, as it reads on the effective date of this
section, and delivers electricity from a source outside an electric vehicle into a plug-in electric
vehicle.
D. "Specific, Adverse impact" means a significant, quantifiable, direct, and
unavoidable impact, based on objective, identified, and written public health or safety standards,
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policies, or conditions as they existed on the date the application was deemed complete.
Section 17.62.030. Applicability
This Chapter applies to the process for installation of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
in the City..
Section 17 62 040 Electric Vehicle Charizing Station Requirements
A. All Electric Vehicle Charging Stations shall meet applicable health and safety
standards and requirements imposed by the City and State of California.
B. Electric Vehicle Charging Stations shall comply with all City, State, and Federal
laws and regulations including, but not limited to,all applicable safety and performance standards
established by the California Electrical Code, the Society of Automotive Engineers, the National
Electrical Manufacturers Association, and accredited testing laboratories such as Underwriters
Laboratories and, where applicable, rules of the Public Utilities Commission regarding safety and
reliability.
Section 17 62 050 Duties of Department of Community Development and Building Off cial
A. The Building Official shall_ implement an administrative, nondiscretionary review
process to expedite the review of Electric Vehicle Charging Station applications. The process shall
include a checklist of all requirements that Electric Vehicle Charging Station applications shall
have to be eligible for expedited review.
B. The Building Official may establish a process to prioritize competing applications
for expedited permits.
C. The checklist and required permitting documentation shall be published on the
City's website.
Section 17 62 060. Expedited Permit Review Requirements
A. The Building Official shall review an application for an Electric Vehicle Charging
Station to determine whether it satisfies the information requirements prior to deeming the
application complete.
B. If the Building Official deems an application incomplete,the Building Official.shall
issue a written correction notice detailing all deficiencies in the application and any additional
information required to be eligible for expedited permit issuance.
C. Uponn confirmation of the application and supporting documents being complete
and meeting the requirements of the checklist, the Building Official shall approve the application
and issue all required permits or authorizations.
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D. The Building Official shall review each application for an Electric Vehicle
Charging Station to determine whether it will have a Specific, Adverse Impact upon the public
health or safety. If the Building Official makes a finding, based on substantial evidence, that the
Electric Vehicle Charging Stations could have a Specific, Adverse Impact upon the public health
or safety, the City may require the applicant to apply for a conditional use permit. Any conditions
imposed on an application to install an Electric Vehicle Charging Station shall be designed to
mitigate the Specific, Adverse Impact upon the public health or safety at the lowest cost possible.
E. The Building Official may not deny an application for a permit to install an Electric
Vehicle Charging Station unless he or she makes 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. The findings shall include the basis for the rejection of potential feasible
alternatives of preventing the adverse impact.
F. The decision of the Building Official pursuant to subdivisions (D) and (E) may be
appealed to the City's planning commission.
SECTION 2. Electronic Submittal. The City will allow for Electronic Submittal of a permit
application and associated documentation, and/or authorize the electronic signature on all forms,
applications,and other documentation in lieu of a wet signature by an applicant, at such time when
it is achievable under the City's operating system.
SECTION 3. Severability. If any section, subsection, phrase, or clause of this Ordinance is for
any reason held to be unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining
portions of this Ordinance.
SECTION 4. This ordinance shall become effective 30 days after its adoption.
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18-6830/192403
ORDINANCE NO. 4166
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach at a
regular meeting held this 19th day of February , 2019.
Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO F RM:
City Clerk City Attorney pNv
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REVIEWWF,D APPROVED: INITIATED AND APPROVED:
City Manager Director of Community Development
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18-6830/192403
Ord. No. 4166
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss:
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH )
I, ROBIN ESTANISLAU, the duly elected, qualified City Clerk of the
City of Huntington Beach, and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of said City, do
hereby certify that the whole number of members of the City Council of the City of
Huntington Beach is seven; that the foregoing ordinance was read to said City Council at
a Regular meeting thereof held on February 4,2019, and was again read to said City
Council at a Regular meeting thereof held on February 19,2019, and was passed and
adopted by the affirmative vote of at least a majority of all the members of said City
Council.
AYES: Brenden, Carr, Semeta, Peterson, Posey, Delgleize, Hardy
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
I,Robin Estanislau,CITY CLERK of the City of Huntington
Beach and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council,do hereby
certify that a synopsis of this ordinance has been published in
the Huntington Beach Wave on February 28,2019.
In accordance with the City Charter of said City.
Robin Estanislau. City Clerk City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk
Senior Deputy City Clerk of the City Council of the City
of Huntington Beach, California
City of Huntington Beach
Department of Community Development
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EV CHARGER CHECKLIST
2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach, CA 92648
HUNTINGTON BEACH Office: (714) 536 - 5241 Fax: (714) 374 - 1647
Purpose
The purpose of this guideline is to assist permit applicants in streamlining the permitting and
inspection process for Residential Single Family EV Chargers.
❑ Site Plan
Provide two copies of the job-specific site plan showing:
❑ The location of the building and street name
❑ All EV receptacle location(s), conduit type/ size, wire type/size, conductors, equipment
ground size, and existing or proposed electric meter location
❑ Zoning Code Compliance
❑ Manufacturer's Specifications
Provide two copies of the manufacturer's charger specifications. These specifications will
show requirements and data for the EV charger being installed as well as a listing agency
approval.
❑ Electrical Service Load Calculation Form
Provide two copies of our Electrical Service Calculation Form. Follow steps one thru nine to
figure out the minimum amperage needed for your main electric meter.
Sample Site Plan
Sample Electrical
Sample Project Description
Requirements
Vehicle batteries listed as 1 Installation of a new 44 amp
suitable for charging Attached G a ra,e circuit fora level 2 EV charge r
indoors withoutventilation_ per manufacturer's installation
"= instructions and 2016 CEC
New 40 amp rated level 2
EV Charger Article 625.
New 314"EMT conduit with .
#8 THHN cu_and#I0 T0'HlaP � �'n Minimum service panel size to
czr_ round be in accordance with the
residential lead calculation form.
New 40 amp it breaker I
installed in the exis ' g
200 amp electric meteriL
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panel 3
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2000 Main Street 3rd Floor
Huntington Beach, Ca 92648
714/536-5241
Optional Method Service Load Calculation for a Single Dwelling Unit (CEC 220.82)
1. General Lighting and Receptacle Loads 220.82(B)(1)
Do not include open porches, garages,or unused or 3 x = 1
unfinished spaces not adaptable for future use. (sq ft using outside dimensions)
2. Small-Appliance Branch Circuits 20.82(b)(2)
At least two small-appliance branch circuits must be 1500 x = 2
included.210.11(C)(2) (minimum of two)
3. Laundry Brach Circuit(s)220.82(B)(2)
At least one laundry branch circuit must be included. 1500 x = 3
210.11(C)(2). (minimum of one)
NOTE: 1500 VA shall be included for each
laundry branch circuit.
4. Appliances 220.82(B)(3)and(4) Do not include any heating Total volt-amperes
Use nameplate rating of all or air-conditioning of all appliances.
appliances(fastened in place, equipment in this section. LISTED BELOW
permanently connected,or
connected to a specific circuit), waterheater/ / 4
ranges,ovens,cooktops,motors,and dishwasher / /
clothes dryers.Convert any nameplate clothes dryer/ /
rating given in amperes to volt-amperes disposal
by multiplying the amperes by the range
rated voltage. EV
5. Apply 220.82(B)demand factor to the total of lines 1 through 4.
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-10,000= x 40%_ +10,000=
(total of line 1 through 4)
6. Heating orAir-Condition System 220.82(C) A) Air-Conditioning and cooling systems,including heat pumps
Use the nameplate ratings in volt-amperes for all without any supplemental electric heating:
applicable systems in lines`a'through`c'.
x 100%= A
B) Electric thermal storage and other heating systems where the C) Supplemental electric heating equipment for heat-pump
usual load is expected to be continuous at full nameplate systems.Include the heat-pump compressor(s)at 100%.If the
value.Systems qualifying under this section shall not be heat-pump compressor is prevented from operating with the
figured under any other selection in 220.82(C). supplement heat,omit the compressor.
x65%=
x 100%= FBF C
7. Total Volt-Ampere
Demand Load:
+ — 7
(largest VA rating from line 6a through 6c) (line 5)
8. Minimum Amperes 9. Minimum Size
Divide the total Service or
Volt-amperes — = 8 Feeder 9
by the voltage. (line 7) (voltage) (minimum 240.6(A) (minimum is
amperes) 100 amperes)
10. Size the Service of Feeder Conductors.
Use 310.15(B)(6)to find the service conductors up to 400 amperes. Minimum Size
Ratings in excess of 400 amperes shall comply with Table 310.16. Conductors 10
310.15(B)(6)also applies to feeder conductors serving as the main power feeder.
11. Size the Grounding Electrode Conductors.
Use line 10 to find the grounding electrode conductor in Table 250.66.
Size the Equipment Grounding Conductor(for Feeder).250.122. Minimum Size 12
452 Use line 9 to find the equipment grounding conductor in Table 250.122. Conductors
Equipment grounding conductor types are listed in 250.118.
City of Huntington Beach.
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Department of Community Development
COMMERCIAL EV CHARGER
CHECKLIST
HUNTINGTON BEACH 2O00 Main Street, Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Office: (714) 536 -5241 Fax: (714) 374 - 1647
Purpose
The purpose of this guideline is to assist permit applicants in streamlining the plan review, permitting
and inspections of commercial EV Charging stations.
Check all applicable boxes for plan check submittal. All items need to be included to be eligible
for Expedited Plan Review.
Plan Submittal Requirements
Provide three copies of the job-specific plans showing:
❑ Site Plan
❑ Site plan showing EVCS location(s)
❑ Accessible route(s) to building entrance
❑ EV charging station parking space and access aisle dimensions
❑ EV equipment and service equipment locations
❑ Specific address of electric meter
❑ Conduit runs
❑ Zoning Code Compliance
❑ Electrical Plan Submittal Requirements
❑ Equipment cut sheets
❑ Circuit ampacity and voltage
❑ Conductor sizes and types (ie. 3 #4's c.u. THWN)
❑ Conduit types and burial depths (CEC 300.5)
❑ Overcurrent protection
❑ Calculations showing the new loads on new or existing service equipment
❑ Provide voltage drop calculations on plans
❑ Provide single line diagram on plans
❑ Provide available short circuit calculation and method of rating the added sub-panels (if
needed)
Disabled Access Code Reference
❑ Accessible, van accessible, and ambulatory charging stations shall be provided in quantities
specified in Table 11B-228.3.2.1.
❑ EV charging stations shall be located on an accessible route to the building entrance. (11B-
812.5.1)
❑ Note on plans: "Ground surfaces at EVCS shall have a maximum slope of 1:48 (2.083%)."
❑ EV charging equipment shall be on an accessible route from the parking space, and operable
parts shall be within reach ranges. (11B-812.5.2, 1113-812.2, and 1113-812.10.3)
4E] EV spaces shall measure 216 inches long. (11B-812.6)
❑ EVCS spaces shall be marked with"EV CHARGING ONLY" in 12 inch letters centered at the
end of the space. (1113-812.9)
❑ EV space widths shall comply as follows:
❑ Van accessible spaces shall measure 144 inches wide.(11B-812.6.1)
❑ Standard accessible spaces shall measure 108 inches wide. (11B-812.6.2)
❑ Ambulatory accessible spaces shall measure 120 inches wide. (11B-812.6.3)
❑ Access aisles measuring 60 inches wide for the length EV space shall be provided adjacent to
the EV parking spaces. The access aisle of a van space shall be on the passenger side of the
vehicle space. (11B-812.7)
❑ Access aisles shall be marked with hatched lines spaced at 36 inches on center between the
painted border lines. (I IB-812.7.2)
❑ The words "NO PARKING" in 12-inch white letters shall be painted at the end of the access
aisle. (1113-812.7.3)
❑ Identification signs shall be provided where more than four EVCS are provided as follows:
(11B-812.8)
❑ At least one van accessible EVCS shall be identified where there are 5-25 total EVCS.
❑ Van accessible and standard accessible EVCS shall be identified where there are more than 25
total EVCS.
❑ Reflectorized signs including the ISA measuring 70 square inches and positioned at 80 inches
above the ground surface as measured to the bottom of the sign shall be installed at the front of
each accessible parking space. (1113-812.8.7)
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