As electric vehicles become more common on California roads, Tulare County is committed to supporting clean transportation through the expansion of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations (EVCS). Whether you're a property owner planning to install a charging station or a business looking to accommodate EV drivers, this page provides key information about local requirements, permitting, and resources to help you get started.
Ordinance, Chapter 32. Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Review Process
To view Tulare County's Electric Vehicle Charging Stations ordinance, please click the link above.
TC EV Charging Submittal Checklist
Please use this as a checklist to assemble the materials required for your development application when submitting the application to the Permit Center.
Please use this form to clearly explain the proposed project. This information will assist all individuals, departments and agencies in their review and drafting of comments, conditions, suggestions or recommendations. The goal is to facilitate an accurate and complete description of your project in order to avoid unnecessary delays in gathering additional information.
Tulare County EVCS Streamlined-Building Process
In order to streamline the review and approval of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations (EVCS) (as defined by Section 65850.7 of the California Government Code) and related equipment, the Planning entitlement process may be bypassed in certain situations if an applicant agrees and attests that the EVCS is proposed in accordance with the following standards
TC G12 - EV Charging Stations Handout
Don't know where to start? This handout is sure to help.