To: Honorable Mayor and Members of Town Council
Through: David L. Corliss, Town Manager
From: Tara Vargish, PE, Director, Development Services
Brad Boland, AICP, Planning Manager, Development Services
Title
Resolution of the Town Council of the Town of Castle Rock, Colorado, Opting Out of the Provisions of Section 31-23-316, C.R.S., Regarding the Permitting of Electric Vehicle Charging Systems
Body
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Executive Summary
House Bill 24-1173 requires municipalities with populations over 10,000 to take action by December 31, 2025, regarding permitting standards for electric vehicle (EV) charging systems. Municipalities may adopt the state’s model EV Charger Permitting Code, adopt their own objective permitting standards, or formally opt out and continue using their existing permitting process.
Staff has reviewed the Town’s current EV charger permitting procedures and determined that the Town already provides an efficient, objective, and code-compliant process that aligns with the intent of the statewide model. The attached resolution affirms that Castle Rock will continue using its existing process.
Staff Recommendation
Maintaining the Town’s existing system ensures administrative efficiency, consistency with long-standing building processes, and continued compliance with state electrical and life-safety standards. Opting out allows Castle Rock to avoid unnecessary process duplication while remaining fully compliant with HB 24-1173.
Staff recommends approval of the attached resolution opting out of Section 31-23-316, C.R.S., and affirming the Town’s continued use of its existing permit review process for EV charging systems.
Proposed Motions
Approval
“I move to approve the Resolution, as introduced by title.”
Alternative Motions
Approval with Conditions
“I move to approve the Resolution, as introduced by title, with the following conditions.” (list conditions)
Continue item to next hearing (need more information)
“I move to continue this item to the Town Council meeting on [date], 2025, at [time].”
Attachments:
Attachment A: Resolution