City Council Agenda Report
November 4, 2025
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager
BY: Theresa Devoy, City Clerk
SUBJECT: ORDINANCE NO. 25-1760 - AMENDING TITLE 15 (BUILDINGS AND
CONSTRUCTION) OF THE NORWALK MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADD CHAPTER
15.54 (ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING) WHICH SETS FORTH AN
EXPEDITED, STREAMLINED PERMITTING PROCESS FOR ELECTRIC
VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS
Background:
The City Council, at its October 21, 2025 meeting, introduced Ordinance No. 25-1760 adding Chapter 15.54 (Electric Vehicle Charging) of the Norwalk Municipal Code (“NMC”) in compliance with Government Code §65850(a) to establish a streamlined process for Electric Vehicle Charging infrastructure. If adopted this evening, Ordinance No. 25-1760 will become effective December 5, 2025.
Fiscal Impact:
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Citizens Advised:
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Strategic Plan 2023 Implementation:
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City Council November 4, 2025
Ordinance No. 25-1760 – Adding Chapter 15.54 to the
Norwalk Municipal Code for Electric Vehicle Charging
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Recommended Action:
Staff recommend City Council accept for second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 25-1760, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NORWALK AMENDING TITLE 15 (BUILIDNGS AND CONSTRUCTION) OF THE NORWALK MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADD CHAPTER 15.54 (ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS) WHICH SETS FORTH AN EXPEDITED,
STREAMLINED PERMITTING PROCESS FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING SYSTEMS Attachments:
Ordinance No. 25-1760