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PROPOSED AMENDMENT
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 CAPABLE 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 Capable 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 Capable 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 Capable 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 Capable 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 Capable Parking Spaces
Use
Percent of Required Parking for
Electric Vehicle Ready Capable
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
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c. Design Requirements: Electric Vehicle Ready Capable Parking spaces shall
require the following:
i. All Electric Vehicle Ready Capable Parking spaces shall be designated
on a site plan.
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:
*Amenity Centers that are part of single-family developments
are also excluded from this requirement
**Multi-Family or Apartment developments providing 100% of
the housing units as workforce housing for populations 120%
at or below Area Median Income for a period of no less than
15 years are exempt from this requirement if the development
meets one of the following criteria:
1. The project has been approved for Low Income Tax Credit
Funding, or
2. An agreement for monitoring and enforcement is established
between the developer and the county.
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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.
e. Location: EV Charging Stations may be located in the required street
yard or transitional buffers.
i. EV Charging Stations located in the required street yard or
transitional buffers are exempt from the provisions of Section
5.4.3.C, Activities and Development Within Buffer.
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
b. 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.
c. Accessible electric vehicle charging stations should be located in close
proximity to the building or facility entrance and shall be connected
Table 5.1.2.D.3: Minimum Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Number of Electric Vehicle Ready Capable Parking Spaces
Minimum Required
Accessible Electric
Vehicle Ready Capable
Parking
5 - 50 1
51 - 100 2
101 - 150 3
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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.
d. ADA parking meeting the requirements of this section may count
towards the minimum parking requirements of Table 5.1.2.A.