(a) Electric Vehicle Charging Stations may be permitted in all zoning districts, subject to the following requirements:
(1) Electric Vehicle Charging Station Levels, are permitted as follows:
A. Level-1 and Level-2 Electric Vehicle Charging Stations are permitted in all zoning districts, when use is an accessory to the primary use. Stations located in residential zoning districts, shall be designated as private use only.
B. Level-3 Electric Vehicle Charging Stations are permitted in all commercial and industrial zoning districts, when use is an accessory to the primary use.
(2) Stations shall follow all applicable local and state code requirements.
(3) Stations shall use a standard size parking space but designed to accommodate the charging station elements.
(4) Stations shall be located within the off-street parking or parking facility at desirable locations to encourage the use of electric vehicles.
(5) Station equipment shall be protected by the use of bollards or similar equipment protection methods, to prevent damage of the station equipment.
(6) Stations, when provided for public use, shall be reserved for the parking, and charging of electric vehicles only.
(7) Stations, other than for private residential use, shall have posted signage identifying:
A. Voltage and Amperage Levels.
B. Hours of Operations, if applicable to site.
C. Usage Fees.
D. Safety Information.
E. Contact Information, for reporting equipment issues.
(8) Station shall be adequately lit if station is public and available during evening hours.
(9) Station equipment and parking space shall be maintained in all respects, including the functioning of the charging equipment.
(b) Five percent of required off-street parking spaces may be reduced for every two Electric Vehicle Charging Stations provided on site. No more than 15 percent of required off-street parking spaces may be reduced with this provision.