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Tehachapi council approves first reading of ordinance to expedite EV charging permits

Tehachapi City Council · April 21, 2026
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Summary

To comply with state law (AB 1236), the council approved first reading of a local ordinance to streamline non-discretionary permitting for electric vehicle charging systems and adopt a permitting checklist; staff said the city has already processed several charger installations under the statute.

The Tehachapi City Council granted first reading by title only to an ordinance that sets forth procedures to expedite and streamline permit processing for electric vehicle (EV) charging systems, implementing requirements of state law (AB 1236).

Staff told the council the ordinance largely mirrors state requirements: permitting for EV chargers…

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