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Electrical Vehicle Charging Stations

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Are Plans Required? Yes
Submitted Through ePlan Review 
ePlan User Guide
How to Submit a Project in ePlan Overview
Forms See forms available under the "Building" section on the ePlan Review webpage.
See also Electrical Load Calculation forms and Accessibility Requirements for public EVCS below.
Fees

Level 1: $427.35
Level 2: $698.61
Commercial:  Requires an additional Zoning review fee of $349
Minimum Plan Size
  • 18 x 24 inch minimum landscape format
  • Other accepted sizes: 24 x 36, 30 x 42, and 36 x 48 inches
If you need help or have questions Contact Building staff by email: Planning.BuildingInfo@santacruzcountyca.gov, or by Scheduling an appointment using the Appointment Scheduler .
IMPORTANT NOTES

For Commercial projects, please check with Zoning staff to confirm whether the installation of the charger(s) requires a discretionary permit, if one was not previously obtained.

Level 1 Charging Stations
Level 1 chargers are smaller units that plug directly into a standard 120-volt receptacle outlet. If a 120-volt receptacle outlet is already available, no permit is needed. However, if a new receptacle outlet needs to be installed, then an application submitted through ePlan Review is required. Applications require load calculations demonstrating that the existing electrical panel can support the added load.

Level 2 Charging Stations
Level 2 charging systems require a 240-volt electrical circuit. Level 2 charger installations require an electrical permit submitted through ePlan Review. In order to obtain the permit, you will need to provide project plans and supplemental documents, including load calculations, manufacture’s cut sheets, and installation instructions.
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