Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Stations

 “As part of an effort to modernize the 1970s condominium complex, the homeowners association recently installed 10 charging stations with the help of Southern California Edison’s Charge Ready pilot program.”

Source: CSRWIRE Article, “Plugging-In in Port Hueneme”, published March 3rd, 2020

 SURFSIDE ASSOCIATION

A California Non-Profit Mutual Benefit Corporation  

ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATION RULES  

ADOPTED ON JANUARY 27, 2020

Pursuant to California Civil Code Section 4745(h), a homeowners association may install  an electric vehicle charging station (“EVCS”) in the association’s common area for the use of  all members of the association, and in that case, it must develop appropriate terms of use for  the charging station. Accordingly, Surfside Association (“Association”) has created the  following Electric Vehicle Charging Station Rules (“Rules”), and imposes the following  requirements, relating to the use of the Association’s EVCS(s):  

I. Usage Fee

The Association shall set the EVCSs pricing system, based upon the amount of charging time,  amount of electricity consumed, time of day, day of the week, and/or other relevant factors  based upon the Board of Directors’ discretion. The hourly or other rate, as determined by the  Board, will be disclosed on the EVCS control panel.  

II. Registered Users

Owners or tenants of the Association must register their vehicle(s) with the Association’s  property manager to obtain permission to access all EVCSs on the Common Areas. Once  permission is granted, the user will receive notification from ChargePoint, the Association’s  EVCS management system (“ChargePoint”).  

How to register

  • To register, you must be a resident of the Surfside I complex in Port Hueneme. Residency will be verified by the office.

  • Download or print the registration form here:

  • Fill out & sign the form.

  • Submit your completed form to the Surfside I Office: via email, at surfside1hoa@gmail.com or in person, office hours are Monday - Friday, 9AM - 5PM (closed for lunch)

 III. Visitors

Visitors of an owner or tenant within the Association are permitted to use the EVCSs. Each  visitor will pay the same hourly rate as a registered user, in addition to a surcharge of $4.50,  per use.  

IV. Handicap EV Parking Spaces

The Association has designated two (2) Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”)- compliant  parking spaces, one van-accessible, and the other, a standard ADA- compliant space. Fee 

structure for the ADA-compliant spaces is the same as described under Article I, above. If all  other EVCSs are in use, a registered user that does not possess a current handicap placard  or specifically designated license plate, may park in the designated ADA space for the purpose  of charging their vehicle. If a handicapped user places their name on the Waitlist, the  registered user must vacate that EVCS space in fifteen (15) minutes or less. Failure to comply  may lead to the user’s vehicle  

being towed, and the imposition of a two hundred dollar ($200.00) fine, after notice and  hearing.  

Unregistered users parking in the handicap-designated EVCS space will be subject to the  same enforcement procedure.  

V. Designated Spaces

Upon registration, registered users will be assigned a specific EVCS. Should it be in use by  another designated and registered user, and if another station is not in use, the registered user  may take any vacant space. If the registered user arrives and their designated EVCS and  space are occupied by an unregistered user, the arriving, registered user will inform the  occupying user via Waitlist. The unregistered user of said space shall then move their vehicle  within 15 minutes.  

VI. Usage Time

The maximum connection time allowed on Association EVCSs is four (4) hours. A one- half  hour grace period is allowed to disconnect and move the vehicle. Once the grace period is  over, a six dollar ($6.00) per hour penalty will be charged. If there are vehicles on the  Waitlist and the vehicle has not been moved in three (3) hours, the Association may have  the vehicle towed at the user’s expense.  

All users are expected to utilize their discretion and employ courtesy while using a EVCS  space. Users should be mindful that, while others are on the Waitlist for a particular space,  EVCS etiquette may require the user to limit charging time, which may mean unplugging and  removing the vehicle when it is not 100% charged.  

VII. Waitlist

The Association waitlist lets drivers get in line when all charging spaces on site are busy. It  notifies all drivers when a charging spot becomes available, and notifies them of the time the  space will become available.  

VIII. Unauthorized Usage

Absolutely no non-EV vehicles may use the designated EVCS parking spaces, unless 

authorized by the Association, its administrator, or its property manager in advance. Failure to  comply may lead to towing and a two hundred dollar ($200.00) fine, after notice and hearing.  

IX. Liability and Indemnification

All owners and tenants, as applicable, are responsible for ensuring that their visitors/guests  abide by these Rules and the Association’s other governing documents, whenever utilizing the  Association’s EVCSs. Users are responsible for their own personal safety and the security of  their vehicles within the Association. The Association shall in no way be considered an insurer  or guarantor of safety or security of EVCS users within the Association, nor shall it be held  liable for any loss or damage caused by  

the use of an EVCS or otherwise. No representation or warranty is made that the EVCSs,  including all connections and components, will in all cases and at all times be  functioning/operable.  

If, at any time, an EVCS become non-operational, falls into disrepair, or may be deemed a  nuisance under the Association’s governing documents, the user is to notify the Association’s  property manager immediately, at which point, the Association and its agents must be allowed  to access the EVCS to effectuate repairs and prevent any damage to the common areas. The  cost of such repairs, if such repairs are deemed the responsibility of the user, will be charged  to the user in the form of an assessment in accordance with the Association’s governing  documents and California Civil Code Sections 5600-5740. If the user is a visitor, guest or  tenant of an owner, said costs will be charged to the owner.  

X. Miscellaneous

  • All vehicles utilizing a EVCS space must be parked so as not to obstruct an adjacent  space.  

  • It is prohibited to use any EVCS space as a storage area.  

  • Only passenger electric vehicles may use an EVCS space.  

  • Residue, stains and/or other damage of any kind caused by a vehicle upon a EVCS space  will be subject to fines and/or the cost of cleanup and repairs. If the vehicle owner is the  tenant, guest or invitee of an owner, that owner will ultimately be held responsible.  

XI. Enforcement

Failure to comply with any of the Association’s governing documents, specifically, these Rules,  may result in the offending vehicle being cited and/or towed at the vehicle owner’s expense. 

The Association shall have the authority to remove any vehicle within the Association parked  in violation of the Association’s governing documents, specifically, these Rules, in accordance  with the provisions of California Vehicle Code Sections 22658 et seq. and any amendments  thereto. The owner may also be assessed a penalty for their noncompliance or the  noncompliance of owner’s tenants, lessees, guests, invitees, and other residents, with the  Association’s governing documents, specifically these Rules.