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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTA23-03 EV Charging Stations- Text Amendment Public Comment Draft 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 Charging Stations is expanded and descriptions of charging levels are added. (See Section 2.3, Definitions and Terms) • Minimum number of required EV-ready parking spaces is defined. EV ready means that these spaces shall be designed and laid with the conduit and wire required to run electricity to EV charging stations. (See Section 5.1.2.D.1, Minimum Off-Street Parking Standards) • 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) 09/08/2023 EV Charging Station Text Amendment Draft – Public Comment 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. ii. Installation of the conduit required to run electricity to EV charging stations. 09/08/2023 EV Charging Station Text Amendment Draft – Public Comment 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. Section 5.1.4, Minimum Off-Street Parking Standards 09/08/2023 EV Charging Station Text Amendment Draft – Public Comment 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.