DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING UPDATES
TO THE REDONDO BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE TO
STREAMLINE APPLICATIONS FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE
CHARGING STATIONS CONSISTENT WITH CALIFORNIA
ASSEMBLY BILL 1236
City Council - January 7, 2025
Background
• The State of California adopted Assembly Bill (AB) 1236 • Requires local jurisdictions to adopt an ordinance to create an expedited, streamlined permitting process for electric vehicle (EV) charging stations
• In recent years, the State has passed legislation intended to streamline applications related to energy efficiency and housing • To meet these new streamlining requirements Community Development has been working on refining its procedures and enhancing the use of technology
• February 4th City Council Presentation on organizational assessment and action items
Ordinance
• The draft Ordinance includes
installation standards for EV Charging
systems
• Chief Building Official make a checklist
available to the public identifying all
requirements
• Must allow the electronic submittal of
the vehicle charging station application
• If deemed incomplete must provide
written corrections within ten (10) days
Ordinance
• May require an applicant to
apply for a Conditional Use
Permit (CUP) if it is found, based
on substantial evidence, that the
electric vehicle charging station
could have a specific, adverse
impact upon public health and
safety
• Decision for CUP is appealable to
the Planning Commission
Recommended Action
INTRODUCE BY TITLE ONLY ORDINANCE NO. 3286-25, AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, AMENDING THE REDONDO BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING CHAPTER 28 - ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS TO TITLE 9, TO PROVIDE AN EXPEDITED,
STREAMLINED PERMITTING PROCESS FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING
STATIONS FOR INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING