The purpose of this chapter is to provide an expedited, streamlined electric vehicle charging station permitting process that complies with California Government Code Section 65850.7 so long as the action does not supersede the building official’s authority to identify and address higher priority life-safety situations. This chapter encourages the use of electric vehicle charging stations by removing obstacles and unreasonable barriers to, and minimizing costs of, permitting electric vehicle charging stations. This chapter allows the city to achieve these goals while protecting the public health and safety. (Ord. 1637 § 2 (part), 2017)