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PROPOSED AMENDMENT
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language that has been added since the October 5, 2023 Planning Board meeting.
Section 2.3 Definitions
ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATION
A vehicle parking space served by an electric vehicle charging 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. 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.
ELECTRIC VEHICLE READY PARKING SPACE
A vehicle parking space which includes the conduit necessary to permit future conversion to
an Electric Vehicle Charging Station.
ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING ASSEMBLY
An electrical component 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.
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Section 5.1. Parking and Loading
5.1.2. MINIMUM OFF-STREET PARKING STANDARDS
D. Electric Vehicle (EV) Parking Requirements
1. General:
a. Electric Vehicle Ready Parking spaces do not require installation of Electric
Vehicle Charging Assemblies.
b. Spaces designated as electric vehicle charging spaces may count towards the
minimum parking requirements of Table 5.1.2.A.
2. Electric Vehicle Ready Parking Spaces:
a. Minimum Number of Required Spaces: All new parking facilities, structured parking
facilities, and expansions of existing parking and structured parking facilities
where 25 or more total parking spaces are provided, the following shall
apply: resulting in 25 or more total parking spaces, shall provide Electric
Vehicle Ready Parking Spaces as required in Table 5.1.2.D.1 below.
b. Maximum Number of Required Spaces: No more than 15 total Electric Vehicle
Ready Parking spaces may be required by this ordinance for any new or
expanded parking facility or structure.
Table 5.1.2.D.1: Minimum Number of EV-Ready Parking Spaces
Use Percent of Required Parking for
Electric Vehicle Ready Parking Spaces
All Uses Excluding Single-Family
Residential
20% of required parking
Multi-Family or Apartment 30% of required parking
Hotel/Motel 30% of required parking
Parking Structure 30% of required parking
c. Design Requirements: Electric Vehicle Ready Parking spaces shall require the
following:
i. All Electric Vehicle Ready Parking spaces shall be designated on a site plan.
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ii. Installation of the conduit and wire required to run electricity for future
Electric Vehicle Charging Assemblies shall be required prior to Certificate
of Occupancy.
iii. Dedicated electrical circuit with sufficient capacity sufficient to serve each
charging spot shall be provided prior to Certificate of Occupancy.
3. Electric Vehicle Charging Station 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, Electric Vehicle
Charging Stations 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 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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4. Accessible Facilities
a. Any existing, new, or expanding parking facility or parking structure that
provides Electric Vehicle Ready Parking Spaces, Electric Vehicle Charging
Stations, or a combination thereof shall be required to provide ADA
accessible spaces according to the ratios shown in Table 5.1.2.D.3
c. It is strongly encouraged, but not required, that a minimum of one
accessible Electric Vehicle Charging Station (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.
e. ADA parking meeting the requirements of this section may count
towards the minimum parking requirements of Table 5.1.2.A.
Table 5.1.2.D.3: Minimum Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Number of Electric Vehicle Ready Parking Spaces
Minimum Required
Accessible Electric Vehicle
Ready Parking
5 - 50 1
51 - 100 2
101 - 150 3