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PROPOSED AMENDMENT
Section 2.3 Definitions
ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATION
A vehicle parking space served by an electrical component assembly or cluster of component
assemblies (battery charging station) designed and intended to transfer electric energy by
conductive or inductive means from the electric grid or other off-board electrical source to a battery
or other energy storage device within a vehicle that operates, partially or exclusively, on electric
energy. [11-16-2020] Charging stations are differentiated by charging levels, which are the
standardized indicators of electrical force, or voltage, at which an electric vehicle’s battery is
recharged. The terms 1, 2, and 3 are the most common charging levels, and include the following
specifications:
A. Level 1
Level 1 charging provides charging through a 120 volt (V), alternating-current (AC) plug.
Level 1 is considered as slow charging. Level 1 charging equipment is standard on vehicles
and therefore does not require the installation of charging equipment.
B. Level 2
Level 2 charging is through a 240V, AC plug and requires installation of home charging or
public charging equipment. These units require a dedicated 40 amp circuit.
C. Level 3
Level 3 charging is through a 480V, direct-current (DC) plug.
Section 5.1. Parking and Loading
5.1.2. MINIMUM OFF-STREET PARKING STANDARDS
D. Electric Vehicle Parking
1. Minimum Number of Required Spaces
In all new parking facilities and structured parking facilities and expansions of
existing parking facilities where 25 or more total parking spaces are provided,
the following shall apply:
a. At least five spaces, or twenty percent, whichever is greater, of all provided
parking spaces shall be electric vehicle-ready spaces, meaning that these
spaces shall be designated on the site plan and installation of the conduit
and wire required to run electricity to EV charging stations, in order to
permit conversion to full electric vehicle charging stations, shall be required
at construction. This infrastructure shall include the following:
i. A dedicated electrical circuit with sufficient capacity for each
charging spot.
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ii. Installation of the conduit required to run electricity to EV charging
stations.
b. Sites that are designed with the conduit already laid for the EV Charging
stations are exempt from subsection (a) above.
2. Electric Vehicle Space Design Requirements
a. Size: Parking spaces used for electric vehicle charging stations shall meet
the requirements of Section 5.1.4.
b. Equipment Standards and Protection. Where provided, EV parking spaces
shall meet the following standards:
i. Charging Station Equipment Protection. When the electric vehicle
parking space is perpendicular or at an angle to curb face and
charging equipment, adequate equipment protection, such as wheel
stops or bollards shall be used.
ii. Maintenance. Charging station equipment shall be maintained in all
respects, including the functioning of the charging equipment. Contact
information shall be provided on the charging station equipment for
reporting when the equipment is not functioning or other problems are
encountered.
c. Signage. For the purposes of this subsection, “charging” means that an
electric vehicle is parked at an electric vehicle charging station and is
connected to the charging station equipment. Signage for parking of
electric vehicles shall include:
i. Information on the charging station to identify voltage, amperage and
safety information. Time limits may be placed on the number of hours
that an EV is allowed to charge. If applicable, warnings shall be posted
to alert charging station users about hours of use and possible actions
affecting EVCS that are not being used according to posted rules.
ii. Restrictions shall be included on the signage, if removal provisions are
to be enforced by the property owner.
iii. As appropriate, direction signs meeting the requirements of Section
5.6.2.i to effectively guide motorists to the charging station space(s).
d. Usage Fees. The property owner or operator may collect a service fee for
the use of an electric vehicle charging station made available to visitors of
the property.
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3. Accessible Facilities
a. Accessible EV parking spaces should meet the general requirements for
accessible parking laid out in the ADA Accessibility Standards.
b. Where electric vehicle charging stations are provided in parking lots or
structured parking facilities, accessible electric vehicle charging stations
shall be provided according to the ratios shown in table 5.1.2.D.3.
Table 5.1.2.D:3: Minimum Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Number of EVCS Minimum Required
Accessible EVCS
5 - 50 1
51 - 100 2
101 - 150 3
c. It is strongly encouraged, but not required, that a minimum of one
accessible EVCS be provided at sites with fewer than 5 EVCS.
d. Accessible electric vehicle charging stations should be located in close
proximity to the building or facility entrance and shall be connected to a
barrier-free accessible route of travel. It is not necessary to designate the
accessible electric vehicle charging station exclusively for the use of
disabled persons