2022 Pacifica Reach Code (PRC) Comparison to 2025 California Green Building (CGBSC) Standards Code
a) 2022 PRC
PMC Sec. 8-7.02. - Amended CGBSC Sec. 202 (“Definitions") AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNITS. A dwelling unit that is offered for rent or purchase at or below a rent or sales price that is affordable to a household whose annual income does not exceed the qualifying limits set for "lower income households" in Section 50079.5 of the California Health and Safety Code. Any such dwelling unit shall remain affordable for lower income households for at least 45 years from the date of initial occupancy pursuant to a legal agreement approved as to form by the City Attorney which shall be in the form of affordable housing covenants, deed restrictions, covenants and/or resale restriction and refinance limitation agreements. 2025 CGBSC
No definition for Affordable Housing Unit
Recommendation: Keep
b) 2022 PRC
PMC Sec. 8-7.02. - Amended CGBSC Sec. 202 (“Definitions”) ALL ELECTRIC BUILDING. A building that has no natural gas or propane plumbing i installed within the building, and that uses electricity as the source of energy for all purposes, including, but not limited to, space conditioning (including heating), water heating, pool and spa systems, and appliances (including cooking appliances and clothes drying appliances). An All Electric Building may include solar thermal pool heating.
2025 CGBSC
No definition for All Electric Building
Recommendation: Keep PRC
c) 2022 PRC
PMC Sec. 8-7.02. - Amended CGBSC Sec. 202 (“Definitions”) LEVEL 1 ELECTRIC VEHICLE (EV) READY. A parking space that is served by a complete electric circuit with the following requirements:
a. A minimum of 2.2 kVa (110/120 volt, 20-ampere) capacity wiring; b. A receptacle labeled "Electric Vehicle Outlet" or electric vehicle supply equipment located within three (3) feet of the parking space.
If EVSE is provided the minimum capacity of the EVSE shall be 16- ampere; and
c. Conduit oversized to accommodate future Level 2 EV Ready (208/240 volt, 40-ampere) at each parking space.
2025 CGBSC
CGBSC Sec. 202
Electric Vehicle (EV) Ready Space. A vehicle space which is provided with a branch circuit; any necessary raceways, both underground and/or surface mounted; to accommodate EV charging, terminating in a receptacle or charger.
Recommendation: Keep PRC
d) 2022 PRC
PMC Sec. 8-7.02. - Amended CGBSC Sec. 202 (“Definitions”) LEVEL 2 ELECTRIC VEHICLE (EV) CHARGING STATION (EVCS). A parking space that meets all requirements of a Level 2 EV Ready parking space and also includes the installation of Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment.
2025 CGBSC
CGBSC Sec. 202
Electric Vehicle Charging Station (EVCS). One or more electric vehicle charging spaces served by EVSE or receptacle(s).
Recommendation: Keep PRC
e) 2022 PRC
PMC Sec. 8-7.02. - Amended CGBSC Sec. 202 (“Definitions”) LEVEL 2 ELECTRIC VEHICLE (EV) READY. A parking space that is served by a complete electric circuit with the following requirements:
a) A minimum of 8.3 kVa (208/240 volt, 40-ampere) capacity wiring; and b) A receptacle labeled "Electric Vehicle Outlet" or electric vehicle supply equipment located within three (3) feet of the parking space. If EVSE is provided the minimum capacity of the EVSE shall be 30-ampere. 2025 CGBSC
CGBSC Sec. 202
Electric Vehicle (EV) Ready Space. A vehicle space which is provided with a branch circuit; any necessary raceways, both underground and/or surface mounted; to accommodate EV charging, terminating in a receptacle or charger.
Recommendation: Keep PRC
f) 2022 PRC
PMC Sec. 8-7.02. - Amended CGBSC Sec. 202 (“Definitions”) LOW POWER LEVEL 2 ELECTRIC VEHICLE (EV) READY. A parking space that is served by a complete electric circuit with the following requirements:
a) A minimum of 4.1 kVA (208/240 Volt, 20-ampere) capacity wiring; b) A receptacle labeled "Electric Vehicle Outlet" or electric vehicle supply equipment located within three (3) feet of the parking space. If EVSE is provided the minimum capacity of the EVSE shall be 16-ampere; and c) Conduit oversized to accommodate future Level 2 EV Ready (208/240 volt, 40-ampere) at each parking space.
2025 CGBSC
CGBSC Sec.202
Electric Vehicle (EV) Ready Space. A vehicle space which is provided with a branch circuit; any necessary raceways, both underground and/or surface mounted; to accommodate EV charging, terminating in a receptacle or charger.
Recommendation: Keep PRC
g) 2022 PRC
PMC Sec. 8-7.02. - Amended CGBSC Sec. 202 (“Definitions”) NEW CONSTRUCTION BUILDING. A building constructed pursuant to a building permit issued on or after January 1, 2023.
2025 CGBSC
No definition for New Construction Building
Recommendation: Keep PRC
h) 2022 PRC
PMC Sec. 8-7.03 - Amended CGBSC Sec 4.106.4.1 New one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses with attached private garages. For each dwelling unit, install one Level 2 EV Ready circuit and one Level 1 EV Ready circuit. The receptacle associated with each space shall be located on the exterior of the private garage and within five feet of the garage door or other opening used to access the private garage.
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 original construction in accordance with the California Electrical Code.
2025 CGBSC
CGBSC Sec. 4.106.4.1 New one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses with attached private garages.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 enclosed, inaccessible or concealed areas and spaces.
The service panel and/or shall provide capacity to install a 40-ampere 208/240-volt 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 original construction in accordance with the California Electrical Code.
Recommendation: Remove PRC - new code is more restrictive. i) 2022 PRC
PMC Sec. 8-7.03 - Amended CGBSC Sec. 4.106.4.2 New multifamily dwellings.
When parking is provided, parking spaces for new multifamily dwellings shall include a quantity of Level 2 EVCS equal to or greater than 15 percent of dwelling units with parking spaces and Low Power Level 2 EV Charging Receptacles equal to or greater than 85 percent of dwelling units with parking spaces.
Exception. Any dwelling unit meeting the definition of an Affordable Housing Unit may, at the applicant's sole discretion, be excluded from the calculation of dwelling units that are subject to the EV parking requirements in this section. 2025 CGBSC
CGBSC Sec. 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 Section 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 an 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.
Recommendation: Remove PRC - new code is more restrictive j) 2022 PRC
PMC Sec 8-7.03 - Amended CGBSC Sec. 4.106.4.2.1 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). 2025 CGBSC
CGBSC Sec 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).
Recommendation: Remove PRC - New code duplicates this amendment. k) 2022 PRC
PMC Sec. 8-7.04 - Amended CGBSC Sec 4.304.1 Outdoor potable water use in landscape areas. Residential developments using outdoor potable water in landscape areas shall comply with one of the following options:
1. The current California Department of Water Resources' Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance (MWELO); or
2. Projects with aggregate landscape areas less than 2,500 square feet may comply with the MWELO's Appendix D Prescriptive Compliance Option. 2025 CGBSC
CGBSC Sec 4.304.1 Outdoor potable water use in landscape areas. Residential developments shall comply with a local water efficient landscape ordinance or the current California Department of Water Resources’ Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance (MWELO), whichever is more stringent.
Recommendation: Keep PRC
l) 2022 PRC
PMC Sec. 8-7.06 - Amended CGBSC Sec 5.106.5.3 Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging for New Construction. When parking is provided, parking spaces for nonresidential uses shall be provided in accordance with Sections 5.106.5.3.1.1 through 5.106.5.3.1.4.
Section 5.106.5.3.1.1 Offices. Level 2 EVCS: 20 percent of off-street parking spaces, and Level 2 EV Ready: 30 percent of off-street parking spaces.
Section 5.106.5.3.1.2 Public Parking Lots. Level 2 EVCS: 15 percent of off-street parking spaces, and Level 2 EV Ready: 20 percent of off-street parking spaces.
Section 5.106.5.3.1.3 Overnight Accommodations. Level 2 EVCS: 30 percent of off-street parking spaces, and Level 2 EV Ready: 20 percent of off-street parking spaces.
Section 5.106.5.3.1.4 All Other. Level 2 EVCS: 10 percent of off-street parking spaces, and Level 2 EV Ready: 10 percent of off-street parking spaces. 2025 CGBSC
CGBSC does not have conflicting language however the above PMC Sec. 8-7.06 should amend in its entirety CGBSC Sec. 5.106.5.2 instead of Sec.5.106.5.3 Recommendation: Keep PRC with revised CGBSC amended section listed above. m) 2022 PRC
PMC Sec. 8-7.06 - Amended CGBSC Sec 5.106.5.3.2 Use of automatic load management systems (ALMS).
2025 CGBSC
CGBSC Sec. 5.106.5.3.3 duplicates the above amendment.
Recommendation: Remove PRC as new code duplicates.
n) 2022 PRC
PMC Sec. 8-7.06 - Amended CGBSC Sec 5.106.5.3.3 Accessible EVCS 2025 CGBSC
CGBSC Sec. 5.106.5.3.4 duplicates the above amendment.
Recommendation: Remove PRC as new code duplicates.
0) 2022 PRC
PMC Sec. 8-7.06 - Deleted CGBSC Sec 5.106.5.4 Bicycle Parking 2025 CGBSC Sec 5.106.4 Bicycle Parking
Recommendation: Keep PRC
n) 2022 PRC
PMC Sec. 8-7.06 - Amended CGBSC Sec 5.106 to add 5.106.13 All Electric Buildings
Recommendation: Based on recent court rulings this PRC should not be renewed. o) 2022 PRC 8-7.07 Streamlined permitting process for electric vehicle charging stations.
Recommendation: This section satisfies State law withe regard to EVCS streamlined permitting and should remain.
California Incentive Programs for electrification of buildings https://buildapp.energy.ca.gov/
https://www.energy.ca.gov/programs-and-topics/programs/california-electric-homes-programcalehp https://caelectrichomes.com/incentives/