Electric vehicle charging stations shall meet the following provisions:
(A) Parking regulations.
(1) Parking spaces devoted to the charging of electric vehicles shall count toward the minimum number of required off-street parking spaces.
(2) Electric vehicle charging station spaces may only be used for parking and charging electric or hybrid vehicles.
(3) Electric vehicle charging station spaces shall be identified with signage indicating the intended use of the parking space.
(B) Signage and advertising. Advertising shall not be allowed on an electric vehicle charging station.
(C) Other provisions.
(1) Protection. Barrier curbing, steel bollards, or other adequate protection shall be used to protect charging station equipment.
(2) Accessibility. Charging station equipment shall be located so as not to interfere with accessibility requirements of the Illinois Accessibility Code and other applicable accessibility standards.
(3) Maintenance. Charging station equipment, bollards, and parking stalls shall be maintained by the property owner. Charging stations no longer in use shall be immediately removed.
(4) Location. Charging equipment is encouraged near landscaped areas.
(5) Usage fees. Owners of charging equipment shall not be prohibited from collecting a fee for the use of a charging station. Fees shall be displayed on the charging station.
(Ord. 2023-07-32, passed 7-17-2023)