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ATTY/ORD.0008/CC ORD BUILDING CODE ADOPTION – EXHIBIT A REV: 08-28-25 MI Page 23 of 25 ELECTRONIC SUBMITTAL: The utilization of one (1) or more of the following: 1. Email; 2. The internet; or 3. Facsimile. 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 the City on another similarly situated application in a prior successful application for a permit. SPECIFIC, ADVERSE IMPACT: A significant, quantifiable, direct, and unavoidable impact, based on objective, identified, and written public health or safety standards, policies, or conditions as they existed on the date the application was deemed complete. Sec. 9.218. ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATION REQUIREMENTS: A. All electric vehicle charging stations shall meet applicable health and safety standards and requirements imposed by state and local permitting authorities. B. Electric vehicle charging stations shall meet 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. Sec. 9.219. APPLICATION STANDARDS: A. The Building Official or their designee shall implement an expedited permitting process that will allow the Building Official or their designee to administratively approve an application to install electric vehicle charging stations through the issuance of a building permit or similar nondiscretionary permit. B. The Building Official shall adopt a checklist of all requirements with which electric vehicle charging stations shall comply to be eligible for expedited review. The checklist and all required permitting documentation shall be published on the City's website. C. In developing the expedited permitting process and checklist, the Building Official may refer to the recommendations contained in the most current version of the "Plug-In Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Permitting Checklist" and/or the "Zero-Emission Vehicles in California: Community Readiness Guidebook" published by the State of California's Office of Planning and Research. The Building Official may modify the checklist and standards found in the guidebook due to unique climatic, geological, seismological, or topographical conditions. D. Electronic submittal of the required permit application and supporting documents shall be made available for all electric vehicle charging station permit applications. The method(s) of electronic submittal permitted shall be at the Building Official's discretion. Sec. 9.220. EXPEDITED PERMITTING PROCESS AND PERMIT REVIEW: A. The applicant may submit the permit application and supporting documents to the Building Division by electronic submittal. In the case of electronic submittal, the electronic signature of the applicant on all forms, applications, and other documents may be used in lieu of a wet signature. B. An application and supporting documents that satisfy the information requirements in the checklist, as determined by the Building Official, shall be deemed complete. Upon confirmation Building Official or their designee of the application and supporting documents being complete and meeting the requirements of the checklist, they shall approve the application and issue all required permits or authorizations. The Building Official may establish a process to prioritize competing applications for expedited permits.