EV Parking Summary Sheet 11.2.2023
Electric Vehicle (EV) Parking Standards
Code Sections Affected
Section 2.3,
Definitions and
Terms
Section 5.1.2,
Minimum Off-Street
Parking Standards
Key Intent
• Create clear standards that everyone understands.
• Allow for easier and less expensive modifications to install future charging
stations.
• Consider needs of citizens that may not be met by the current market, including
accessibility.
Changes
• Definition for Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Stations is expanded and
descriptions of charging levels are added. (See Section 2.3, Definitions
and Terms)
• Definitions for Electric Vehicle Ready Parking Space and Electric Vehicle
Charging Assembly are added. (See Section 2.3, Definitions)
• EV Parking Requirements are outlined, including clarification that EV-
ready parking spaces do not require installation of charging stations and
that EV-ready spaces may count towards minimum parking requirements
for a development. (See Section 5.1.2.D.1, General)
• Language added to cap the maximum number of EV-ready spaces at 15.
(See section 5.1.2.D.2, Electric Vehicle Ready Parking Spaces)
• A table of uses has been added with percentages of required EV-ready
parking spaces by use. (See section 5.1.2.D.2, Electric Vehicle Ready
Parking Spaces)
• Language added regarding required electrical capacity has been clarified.
(See section 5.1.2.D.2, Electric Vehicle Ready Parking Spaces)
• Electric Vehicle Parking Space Design Requirements are outlined,
including size, equipment protection, signage and usage fees where
applicable. (See Section 5.1.2.D.2, Minimum Off-Street Parking
Standards)
• Minimum standards for accessible EV Parking Spaces are outlined. (See
Section 5.1.2.D.3, Minimum Off-Street Parking Standards)
• Language added specifying that ADA parking spaces may count towards
the minimum parking requirements. (See Section 5.1.2.D.3, Minimum
Off-Street Parking Standards)