SR 10-11-2022 10B
City Council
Report
City Council Meeting: October 11, 2022
Agenda Item: 10.B
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To: Mayor and City Council
From: Douglas Sloan, City Attorney, City Attorney's Office, Administration
Subject: Second reading and adoption of an Ordinance adopting local amendments to
the 2022 California Green Buildings Standards Code to support increased
access to electric vehicle charging
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the attached Ordinance.
Executive Summary
At its meeting on September 27, 2022, the City Council introduced for first reading an
Ordinance adopting local amendments to the 2022 California Green Buildings
Standards Code to support increased access to electric vehicle charging. The ordinance
is now presented to the City Council for adoption.
Prepared By: Bradley Michaud, Legal Operations Coordinator
Approved
Forwarded to Council
Attachments:
A. PW-ORD-EV Reach Code
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City Council Meeting: September 27, 2022 Santa Monica, California
ORDINANCE NUMBER_______ (CCS)
(City Council Series)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
AMENDING ARTICLE VIII OF THE SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE
TO ADOPT LOCAL AMENDMENTS TO THE 2022 CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING
STANDARDS CODE RELATING TO ELECTRIC VEHICLE PARKING
REQUIREMENTS FOR NEWLY CONSTRUCTED BUILDINGS
WHEREAS, the California State Building Standards Commission approved and
published the 2022 edition of the California Building Standards Code on July 1, 2022, and
such code becomes effective 180 days thereafter, on January 1, 2023; and
WHEREAS, the 2022 California Building Standards Code includes the 2022
California Green Building Standards Code; and
WHEREAS, California Health and Safety Code Sections 17958.7 and 18941.5
provide that the City may make changes or modifications to the building standards
contained in the California Building Standards Code based upon express findings that
such changes or modifications are reasonably necessary because of local climatic,
geological, or topographical conditions; and
WHEREAS, Section 101.7.1 of the 2022 California Green Building Standards
Code provides that for the purposes of local amendments to the 2022 California Green
Building Standards Code, local climatic, topographical, or geological conditions include
local environmental conditions as established by the City; and
WHEREAS, at its February 25, 2020 meeting, the Council adopted a resolution
making findings regarding local climatic, geological, topographical, and environmental
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conditions to support certain local amendments to the 2019 California Green Building
Standards Code; and
WHEREAS, at its February 25, 2020 meeting, the Council enacted an ordinance
adopting and making certain local amendments to the 2019 California Green Building
Standards Code; and
WHEREAS, consistent with the City’s May 2019 Climate Action & Adaptation Plan,
the local amendments to the 2022 California Green Building Standards Code
implemented by this ordinance will increase the use of renewable energy and reduce
greenhouse gas emissions; and
WHEREAS, local amendments to the 2022 California Green Building Standards
Code relating to building electrification and electric vehicle readiness were the subject of
three public stakeholder workshops conducted on June 8, 2022, June 16th, 2022, and
July 6, 2022, at which attendees included architects, energy modelers, designers,
builders, developers, other local stakeholders, and residents; and
WHEREAS, local amendments to the 2022 California Green Building Standards
Code relating to building electrification and electric vehicle readiness were reviewed with
the Commission on Sustainability, Environmental Justice, and the Environment and its
Electric Vehicle Subcommittee at multiple meetings in 2022; and
WHEREAS, at its August 15, 2022 meeting, the Commission on Sustainability,
Environmental Justice, and the Environment determined to recommend that the City
Council adopt the local amendments to the 2022 California Green Building Standards
Code implemented by this ordinance; and
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WHEREAS, on August 17, 2022 the City’s Building and Fire Life Safety
Commission met and decided to remain neutral on the proposed local amendments to
the 2022 California Green Building Standards Code; and
WHEREAS, once adopted by the City Council, the local amendments to the 2022
California Green Building Standards Code will, in accordance with Health and Safety
Code Section 17958.7, be submitted to the California Building Standards Commission for
filing, and shall become effective 30 days after this submission; and
WHEREAS, the requirements in Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 8.106.055
are now obsolete.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Purpose.
It is the purpose and intent of this Ordinance to adopt local modifications and
changes to the 2022 California Green Building Standards Code (Title 24, Part 11) that
provide local standards for new residential, non-residential, and hotel and motel buildings
that exceed the minimum standards of the 2022 California Green Building Standards
Code reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
SECTION 2. Section 8.106.055 is hereby repealed.
SECTION 3. Section 8.106.110 of the Santa Monica Municipal Code is hereby
added to read as follows:
8.106.110 Electric Vehicle Charging residential mandatory measures
Section 4.106.4 of the 2022 California Green Building Code and its subsections are
amended to read as follows:
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4.106.4 Electric vehicle (EV) charging for new construction.
New construction shall comply with Section 4.106.4.1 or 4.106.4.2 to facilitate current and
future electric vehicle charging. Electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) shall be
installed in accordance with the California Electrical Code, Article 625.
Exceptions:
1. On a case-by-case basis, where the local enforcing agency has determined EV
charging and infrastructure are not feasible based upon one or more of the following
conditions:
1.1 Where there is no local utility power supply or the local utility is unable to
supply adequate power.
1.2 Where there is evidence suitable to the local enforcing agency
substantiating that additional local utility infrastructure design requirements, directly
related to the implementation of Section 4.106.4, may adversely impact the construction
cost of the project.
2. Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADU)
without additional parking facilities.
4.106.4.1 New one- and two-family dwellings and town-houses with parking
facilities.
For each dwelling unit, install a listed raceway to accommodate a dedicated 208/240-
volt branch circuit. The raceway shall not be less than trade size 1 (nominal 1-inch
inside diameter). The raceway shall originate at the main service or subpanel and shall
terminate into a listed cabinet, box or other enclosure in close proximity to the
proposed location of an EV charger. Raceways are required to be continuous at
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enclosed, inaccessible or concealed areas and spaces. The service panel and/or
subpanel shall provide capacity to install a 40-ampere minimum dedicated branch
circuit and space(s) reserved to permit installation of a branch circuit overcurrent
protective device.
Exception: A raceway is not required if a minimum 40-ampere 208/240-volt dedicated
EV branch circuit is installed in close proximity to the proposed location of an EV
charger at the time of the original construction in accordance with the California
Electrical Code.
4.106.4.1.1 Identification.
The service panel or subpanel circuit directory shall identify the overcurrent protective
device space(s) reserved for future EV charging as “EV CAPABLE”. The raceway
termination location shall be permanently and visibly marked as “EV CAPABLE.”
4.106.4.2 New multifamily dwellings, hotels and motels and new residential parking
facilities.
When parking is provided, parking spaces for new multifamily dwellings, hotels and
motels shall meet the requirements of Sections 4.106.4.2.1 and 4.106.4.2.2. Calculations
for spaces shall be rounded up to the nearest whole number. A parking space served by
electric vehicle supply equipment or designed as a future EV charging space shall count
as at least one standard automobile parking space only for the purpose of complying with
any applicable minimum parking space requirements established by a local jurisdiction.
See Vehicle Code Section 22511.2 for further details.
4.106.4.2.1 Multifamily development projects with less than 20 dwelling units; and
hotels and motels with less than 20 sleeping units or guest rooms.
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The number of dwelling units, sleeping units or guest rooms shall be based on all buildings
on a project site subject to this section.
1. EV Capable. Ten (10) percent of the total number of parking spaces on a building
site, provided for all types of parking facilities, shall be electric vehicle charging spaces
(EV spaces) capable of supporting future Level 2 EVSE. Electrical load calculations shall
demonstrate that the electrical panel service capacity and electrical system, including any
on-site distribution transformer(s), have sufficient capacity to simultaneously charge all
EVs at all required EV spaces at a minimum of 40 amperes.
The service panel or subpanel circuit directory shall identify the overcurrent protective
device space(s) reserved for future EV charging purposes as “EV CAPABLE” in
accordance with the California Electrical Code. A minimum of one EV Capable space is
required per project when parking is provided.
Exceptions:
1. When EV chargers (Level 2 EVSE) are installed in a number equal to or
greater than the required number of EV capable spaces.
2. When EV chargers (Level 2 EVSE) are installed in a number less than the
required number of EV capable spaces, the number of EV capable spaces required may
be reduced by a number equal to the number of EV chargers installed.
Notes:
a. Construction documents are intended to demonstrate the project’s
capability and capacity for facilitating future EV charging.
b. There is no requirement for EV spaces to be constructed or available until
receptacles for EV charging or EV chargers are installed for use.
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2. EV Ready. Sixty (60) percent of the total number of parking spaces shall be
equipped with low power Level 2 EV charging receptacles. For multifamily parking
facilities, no more than one receptacle is required per dwelling unit when more than one
parking space is provided for use by a single dwelling unit.
Exception: Areas of parking facilities served by parking lifts.
3. EV Chargers. Five (5) percent of the total number of parking spaces shall be
equipped with Level 2 EVSE. Where common use parking is provided, at least one EV
charger shall be located in the common use parking area and shall be available for use
by all residents or guests. When low power Level 2 EV charging receptacles or Level 2
EVSE are installed beyond the minimum required, an automatic load management
system (ALMS) may be used to reduce the maximum required electrical capacity to each
space served by the ALMS. The electrical system and any onsite distribution transformers
shall have sufficient capacity to deliver at least 3.3 kW simultaneously to each EV
charging station (EVCS) served by the ALMS. The branch circuit shall have a minimum
capacity of 40 amperes and installed EVSE shall have a capacity of not less than 30
amperes. ALMS shall not be used to reduce the minimum required electrical capacity to
the required EV capable spaces.
4.106.4.2.2 Multifamily development projects with 20 or more dwelling units, hotels
and motels with 20 or more sleeping units or guest rooms.
The number of dwelling units, sleeping units or guest rooms shall be based on all buildings
on a project site subject to this section.
1. EV Capable. Ten (10) percent of the total number of parking spaces on a building
site, provided for all types of parking facilities, shall be electric vehicle charging spaces
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(EV spaces) capable of supporting future Level 2 EVSE. Electrical load calculations shall
demonstrate that the electrical panel service capacity and electrical system, including any
on-site distribution transformer(s), have sufficient capacity to simultaneously charge all
EVs at all required EV spaces at a minimum of 40 amperes. The service panel or
subpanel circuit directory shall identify the overcurrent protective device space(s)
reserved for future EV charging purposes as “EV CAPABLE” in accordance with the
California Electrical Code. A minimum of one EV Capable space is required per project
when parking is provided.
Exception: When EV chargers (Level 2 EVSE) are installed in a number greater
than five (5) percent of parking spaces required by Section 4.106.4.2.2, Item 3, the
number of EV capable spaces required may be reduced by a number equal to the number
of EV chargers installed over the five (5) percent required.
Notes:
a. Construction documents shall show locations of future EV spaces.
b. There is no requirement for EV spaces to be constructed or available until
receptacles for EV charging or EV chargers are installed for use.
2. EV Ready. Sixty (60) percent of the total number of parking spaces shall be
equipped with low power Level 2 EV charging receptacles. For multifamily parking
facilities, no more than one receptacle is required per dwelling unit when more than one
parking space is provided for use by a single dwelling unit.
Exception: Areas of parking facilities served by parking lifts.
3. EV Chargers. Five (5) percent of the total number of parking spaces shall be
equipped with Level 2 EVSE. Where common use parking is provided, at least one EV
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charger shall be located in the common use parking area and shall be available for use
by all residents or guests. When low power Level 2 EV charging receptacles or Level 2
EVSE are installed beyond the minimum required, an automatic load management
system (ALMS) may be used to reduce the maximum required electrical capacity to each
space served by the ALMS. The electrical system and any on-site distribution
transformers shall have sufficient capacity to deliver at least 3.3 kW simultaneously to
each EV charging station (EVCS) served by the ALMS. The branch circuit shall have a
minimum capacity of 40 amperes and installed EVSE shall have a capacity of not less
than 30 amperes. ALMS shall not be used to reduce the minimum required electrical
capacity to the required EV capable spaces.
4.106.4.2.2.1 Electric vehicle charging stations (EVCS).
Electric vehicle charging stations required by Section 4.106.4.2.2, Item 3, shall comply
with Section 4.106.4.2.2.1.
Exception: Electric vehicle charging stations serving public accommodations, public
housing, motels, and hotels shall not be required to comply with this section. See
California Building Code, Chapter 11B, for applicable requirements.
4.106.4.2.2.1.1 Location. EVCS shall comply with at least one of the following options:
1. The charging space shall be located adjacent to an accessible parking
space meeting the requirements of the California Building Code, Chapter 11A, to allow
use of the EV charger from the accessible parking space.
2. The charging space shall be located on an accessible route, as defined in
the California Building Code, Chapter 2, to the building.
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Exception: Electric vehicle charging stations designed and constructed in compliance
with the California Building Code, Chapter 11B, are not required to comply with Section
4.106.4.2.2.1.1 and Section 4.106.4.2.2.1.2, Item 3. 4.106.4.2.2.1.2 Electric vehicle
charging stations (EVCS) dimensions. The charging spaces shall be designed to
comply with the following:
1. The minimum length of each EV space shall be 18 feet (5486 mm).
2. The minimum width of each EV space shall be 9 feet (2743 mm).
3. One in every 25 charging spaces, but not less than one, shall also have an
8- foot (2438 mm) wide minimum aisle. A 5-foot (1524 mm) wide minimum aisle shall be
permitted provided the minimum width of the EV space is 12 feet (3658 mm).
a. Surface slope for this EV space and the aisle shall not exceed 1 unit vertical
in 48 units horizontal (2.083 percent slope) in any direction. Additional EV Ready spaces
that are required by Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 8.106.110, Electric Vehicle
Charging, in excess of the 25 percent EV Ready Spaces required by California Building
Code Sections 4.106.4.2.1 and 4.106.4.2.2 do not need to comply with the dimensions
listed in 4.106.4.2.2.1.2.
4.106.4.2.2.1.3 Accessible EV spaces.
In addition to the requirements in Sections 4.106.4.2.2.1.1 and 4.106.4.2.2.1.2, all EVSE,
when installed, shall comply with the accessibility provisions for EV chargers in the
California Building Code, Chapter 11B. EV ready spaces and EVCS in multifamily
developments shall comply with California Building Code, Chapter 11A, Section 1109A.
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4.106.4.2.3 EV space requirements.
1. Single EV space required. Install a listed raceway capable of accommodating a
208/240-volt dedicated branch circuit. The raceway shall not be less than trade size 1
(nominal 1-inch inside diameter). The raceway shall originate at the main service or
subpanel and shall terminate into a listed cabinet, box or enclosure in close proximity to
the location or the proposed location of the EV space. Construction documents shall
identify the raceway termination point, receptacle or charger location, as applicable. The
service panel and/or subpanel shall have a 40-ampere minimum dedicated branch circuit,
including branch circuit overcurrent protective device installed, or space(s) reserved to
permit installation of a branch circuit overcurrent protective device.
Exception: A raceway is not required if a minimum 40-ampere 208/240-volt
dedicated EV branch circuit is installed in close proximity to the location or the
proposed location of the EV space, at the time of original construction in
accordance with the California Electrical Code.
2. Multiple EV spaces required. Construction documents shall indicate the raceway
termination point and the location of installed or future EV spaces, receptacles, or EV
chargers. Construction documents shall also provide information on amperage of installed
or future receptacles or EVSE, raceway method(s), wiring schematics and electrical load
calculations. Plan design shall be based upon a 40-ampere minimum branch circuit.
Required raceways and related components that are planned to be installed underground,
enclosed, inaccessible or in concealed areas and spaces shall be installed at the time of
original construction.
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Exception: A raceway is not required if a minimum 40-ampere 208/240-volt
dedicated EV branch circuit is installed in close proximity to the location or the
proposed location of the EV space at the time of original construction in
accordance with the California Electrical Code.
4.106.4.2.4 Identification. The service panel or subpanel circuit directory shall identify
the overcurrent protective device space(s) reserved for future EV charging purposes as
“EV CAPABLE” in accordance with the California Electrical Code.
4.106.4.2.5 Electric Vehicle Ready Space Signage. Electric vehicle ready spaces shall
be identified by signage or pavement markings, in compliance with Caltrans Traffic
Operations Policy Directive 13-01 (Zero Emission Vehicle Signs and Pavement Markings)
or its successor(s).
4.106.4.3 Electric vehicle charging for additions and alterations of parking facilities
serving existing multifamily buildings.
When new parking facilities are added, or electrical systems or lighting of existing parking
facilities are added or altered and the work requires a building permit, ten (10) percent of
the total number of parking spaces added or altered, shall be electric vehicle charging
spaces (EV spaces) capable of supporting future Level 2 EVSE.
Notes:
1. Construction documents are intended to demonstrate the project’s capability and
capacity for facilitating future EV charging.
2. There is no requirement for EV spaces to be constructed or available until EV
chargers are installed for use.
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SECTION 4. Section 8.106.120 of the Santa Monica Municipal Code is hereby
added to read as follows:
8.106.120 Electric vehicle charging non-residential mandatory measures
Section 5.106.5.3 of the 2022 California Green Building Code and its subsections are
amended to read as follows:
5.106.5.3 Electric vehicle (EV) charging.
Construction to provide electric vehicle infrastructure and facilitate electric vehicle
charging shall comply with Section A5.106.5.3.1 and in accordance with regulations in
the California Building Code and the California Electrical Code.
Exceptions:
1. On a case-by-case basis where the local enforcing agency has determined
compliance with this section is not feasible based upon one of the following conditions:
a. Where there is no local utility power supply.
b. Where the local utility is unable to supply adequate power.
c. Where there is evidence suitable to the local enforcement agency
substantiating that additional local utility infrastructure design requirements,
directly related to the implementation of Section 5.106.5.3, may adversely
impact the construction cost of the project.
2. Parking spaces accessible only by automated mechanical car parking systems are
not required to comply with this code section.
A5.106.5.3.1 Tier 1 EV capable spaces.
Table A5.106.5.3.1 shall be used to determine the number of EV capable spaces
required. Refer to Section 5.106.5.3 for design space requirements.
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When EV capable spaces are provided with EVSE to create EVCS per Table
A5.106.5.3.1, refer to Section 5.106.5.3.2 for the allowed use of Level 2 or Direct Current
Fast Charger (DCFC) and Section 5.106.5.3.3 for the allowed use of Automatic Load
Management System (ALMS).
1. Raceways complying with the California Electrical Code and no less than 1-inch
(25 mm) diameter shall be provided and shall originate at a service panel or a subpanel(s)
serving the area, and shall terminate in close proximity to the proposed location of the EV
capable space and into a suitable cabinet box, enclosure or equivalent. A common
raceway may be used to serve multiple EV capable spaces.
2. A service panel or subpanel(s) shall be provided with panel space and electrical
load capacity for a dedicated 208/240 volt, 40-ampere minimum branch circuit for each
EV capable space, with delivery of 30-ampere minimum to an installed EVSE at each
EVCS.
3. The electrical system and any on-site distribution transformers shall have sufficient
capacity to supply full rated amperage at each EV capable space.
4. The service panel or subpanel circuit directory shall identify the reserved
overcurrent protective device space(s) as “EV CAPABLE”. The raceway termination
location shall be permanently and visibly marked as “EV CAPABLE”.
Note: A parking space served by electric vehicle supply equipment or designed
as a future EV charging space shall count as at least one standard automobile
parking space only for the purpose of complying with any applicable minimum
parking space requirements established by an enforcement agency. See
Vehicle Code Section 22511.2 for further details.
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Table A5.106.5.3.1
TOTAL
NUMBER OF
ACTUAL
PARKING
SPACES
TIER 1
NUMBER OF
REQUIRED EV
CAPABLE
SPACES
TIER 1
NUMBER OF
EVCS
(EV CAPABLE SPACES
PROVIDED WITH
EVSE)2
0-9 2 0
10-25 5 2
26-50 11 4
51-75 19 5
76-100 26 9
101-150 38 13
151-200 53 18
201 and over 30 percent of total1 33 percent of EV
capable spaces 1
1. Calculation for spaces shall be rounded up to the nearest whole number.
2. The number of required EVCS (EV capable spaces provided with EVSE) in column 3 count
toward the total number of required EV capable spaces shown in column 2.
5.106.5.3.2 Electric vehicle charging stations (EVCS).
EV capable spaces shall be provided with EVSE to create EVCS in the number indicated
in Table A5.106.5.3.1. The EVCS required by Table A5.106.5.3.1 may be provided with
EVSE in any combination of Level 2 and Direct Current Fast Charging (DCFC), except
that at least one Level 2 EVSE shall be provided. One EV charger with multiple
connectors capable of charging multiple EVs simultaneously shall be permitted if the
electrical load capacity required by Section 5.106.5.3.1 for each EV capable space is
accumulatively supplied to the EV charger. The installation of each DCFC EVSE shall be
permitted to reduce the minimum number of required EV capable spaces without EVSE
by five and reduce proportionally the required electrical load capacity to the service panel
or subpanel.
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5.106.5.3.3 Use of automatic load management systems (ALMS).
ALMS shall be permitted for EVCS. When ALMS is installed, the required electrical load
capacity specified in Section 5.106.5.3.1 for each EVCS may be reduced when serviced
by an EVSE controlled by an ALMS. Each EVSE controlled by an ALMS shall deliver a
minimum 30 amperes to an EV when charging one vehicle and shall deliver a minimum
3.3 kW while simultaneously charging multiple EVs.
5.106.5.3.4 Accessible EVCS.
When EVSE is installed, accessible EVCS shall be provided in accordance with the
California Building Code Chapter 11B Section 11B-228.3.
Note: For EVCS signs, refer to Caltrans Traffic Operations Policy Directive 13-01
(Zero Emission Vehicle Signs and Pavement Markings) or its successor(s).
5.106.5.3.5 Additional EV Ready Requirement for office facilities.
In addition to the requirements of Table A5.106.5.3.1,for office parking facilities, an
additional twenty (20) percent (rounded to the nearest whole number) of the total number
of parking spaces shall be equipped with low power Level 2 EV charging receptacles.
5.106.5.4 Electric vehicle (EV) charging: medium-duty and heavy-duty.
Construction shall comply with Section 5.106.5.4.1 to facilitate future installation of
electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE). Construction for warehouses, grocery stores
and retail stores with planned off-street loading spaces shall also comply with Section
5.106.5.4.1 for future installation of medium- and heavy-duty EVSE.
Exceptions:
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1. On a case-by-case basis where the local enforcing agency has determined
compliance with this section is not feasible based upon one of the following
conditions:
a. Where there is no local utility power supply.
b. Where the local utility is unable to supply adequate power.
c. Where there is evidence suitable to the local enforcing agency
substantiating that additional local utility infrastructure design requirements,
directly related to the implementation of Section 5.106.5.3, may adversely
impact the construction cost of the project.
When EVSE(s) is/are installed, it shall be in accordance with the California Building Code,
the California Electrical Code and as follows:
5.106.5.4.1 Electric vehicle charging readiness requirements for warehouses,
grocery stores and retail stores with planned off-street loading spaces.
In order to avoid future demolition when adding EV supply and distribution equipment,
spare raceway(s) or busway(s) and adequate capacity for transformer(s), service panel(s)
or subpanel(s) shall be installed at the time of construction in accordance with the
California Electrical Code. Construction plans and specifications shall include, but are not
limited to, the following:
1. The transformer, main service equipment and subpanels shall meet the minimum
power requirement in Table 5.106.5.4.1.1 to accommodate the dedicated branch circuits
for the future installation of EVSE.
2. The construction documents shall indicate one or more location(s) convenient to
the planned off-street loading space(s) reserved for medium- and heavy-duty ZEV
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charging cabinets and charging dispensers, and a pathway reserved for routing of conduit
from the termination of the raceway(s) or busway(s) to the charging cabinet(s) and
dispenser(s), as shown in Table 5.106.5.4.1.
3. Raceway(s) or busway(s) originating at a main service panel or a subpanel(s)
serving the area where potential future medium- and heavy-duty EVSE will be located,
and shall terminate in close proximity to the potential future location of the charging
equipment for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles.
4. The raceway(s) or busway(s) shall be of sufficient size to carry the minimum
additional system load to the future location of the charging for medium- and heavy-duty
ZEVs as shown in Table 5.106.5.4.1.
TABLE 5.106.5.4.1
RACEWAY CONDUIT AND PANEL POWER REQUIREMENTS FOR MEDIUM-
AND HEAVY-DUTY EVSE
Building
type
Building Size
(sq. ft.)
Number of Off-
street loading
spaces
Additional capacity
Required (kVa) for
Raceway & Busway
and Transformer &
Panel
Grocery 10,000 to 90,000 1 or 2 200
Grocery Greater than 90,000 3 or Greater 400
Grocery Greater than 90,000 1 or Greater 400
Retail 10,000 to 135,000 1 or 2 200
Retail 10,000 to 135,000 3 or Greater 400
Retail Greater than 135,000 1 or Greater 400
Warehouse
20,000 to 256,000
1 or 2 200
Warehouse 20,000 to 256,000 3 or Greater 400
Warehouse Greater than 256,000 1 or Greater 400
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SECTION 5. Any provision of the Santa Monica Municipal Code or appendices
thereto inconsistent with the provisions of this Ordinance, to the extent of such
inconsistencies and no further, is hereby repealed or modified to that extent necessary
to effect the provisions of this Ordinance.
SECTION 6. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this
Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a decision of any
court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining
portions of this Ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed
this Ordinance and each and every section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase not
declared invalid or unconstitutional without regard to whether any portion of the ordinance
would be subsequently declared invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION 7. The Mayor shall sign and the City Clerk shall attest to the passage of
the Ordinance. The City Clerk shall cause the same to be published once in the official
newspaper within 15 days after its adoption. Following its adoption, this Ordinance shall
be submitted to the California Building Standards Commission for filing. This Ordinance
shall become effective 30 days after submission to the California Building Standards
Commission. Building permit applications submitted on or after the effective date of this
Ordinance shall be required to comply with the requirements set forth herein.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Douglas Sloan, City Attorney
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