Report Prepared by: Denise Frazier, Chief Building/Construction Official
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SUBJECT: Public Hearing for Potential Introduction of Ordinance Adding Chapter 17.64, "Electric Vehicle Charging Systems," to the Merced Municipal Code, Including Definitions, Permitting Process and Installation Requirements
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers adding Section 17.64 of Merced Municipal Code. Sections 17.64.010 Definitions, 17-64.020 Permitting Process, and 17.64.030 Installation Requirements.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion introducing Ordinance 2515, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, Adding Chapter 17.064, "Electric Vehicle Charging Systems" of the Merced Municipal Code.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve, as recommended by staff; or,
2. Approve subject to other than recommended by staff (identify specific findings and or conditions amended to be addressed by City Council motion); or,
3. Deny; or,
4. Refer back to staff for reconsideration of specific items (specific items to be addresses in the motion); or
5. Continue to a future meeting (date and time to be specified in the motion).
AUTHORITY
The California Government Code section 65850.7 requires that every jurisdiction must adopt an ordinance that creates an expedited, streamlined permitting process for electric vehicle charging stations.
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
Not applicable.
DISCUSSION
Assembly Bill (AB) 1236, amended Government Code Section 65850.7. The amendment to Section 65850.7 require a jurisdiction to adopt an ordinance for the expedited, streamlined permitting process. The ordinance mandates that a jurisdiction adopt a checklist of requirements to verify a permit application is eligible for expedited review.
This process includes the establishment of a checklist containing objective requirements for the installation of an electric vehicle charging station and a process for electronic submittal of permit applications. Section 65850.7 requires that the che...
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