(a) Definitions. An “electric vehicle charging station” is a public or private parking space(s) that is (are) served by battery charging equipment with the purpose of transferring electric energy to a battery or other energy storage device in an electric vehicle.
(b) Applicability.
(1) Electric vehicle charging stations utilizing parking stalls located in a parking lot or parking garage or in on-street parking spaces shall comply with the standards in this Section.
(2) Due to the fact the technology associated with electric vehicles, batteries and electric vehicle charging stations is relatively new and is anticipated to change, and that there is a lack of municipal experience on consumer and community preferences and attitudes with regard to electric vehicles, the Zoning Inspector may authorize variations from these standards, so long as the intent and goal of the standards and this Section are addressed.
(c) Reserved Parking. Except when located in conjunction with single-, two- and three-family residences, electric vehicle charging stations shall be reserved for parking and charging of electric vehicles only.
(d) Service Fees. The property owner is not restricted from collecting a service fee for the use of an electric vehicle charging station made available to residents, employees and visitors to the property. Collection of charging station fees shall not affect the zoning land use classification of properties where electric vehicle charging stations are installed as accessory uses. See Section 1129.13: Vehicle Service Stations, for electric vehicle charging stations as a primary use.
(e) Signage. Each electric vehicle charging station shall be posted with signage indicating the space is only for electric vehicle charging purposes. Signage shall include items contained in subsection (g) Signage Notification, of this Section. Way finding signs conveniently located to guide motorists to the charging stations are permitted with approval of the Zoning Inspector.
(f) Equipment Standards. Equipment for electric vehicle charging stations shall comply with the following standards:
(1) Installation shall meet applicable electric code.
(2) Equipment mounted on pedestals, lighting posts, bollards, or other devices for on-street charging station shall be designed and located as to not impede pedestrian travel or create trip hazards within the right-of-way.
(3) Charging station outlets and connector shall be no less than thirty-six (36) inches or no higher than forty-eight (48) inches from the top of the surface where mounted and shall contain a retraction device or a place to hang cords and connectors above the ground surface.
(4) Equipment shall be protected by wheel stops or concrete-filled bollards.
(g) Signage Notification. The following information shall be posted at all electric vehicle charging stations:
(1) Voltage and amperage levels;
(2) Hour of operations if time limits or tow-away provisions are to be enforced by the property owner;
(3) Usage fees;
(4) Safety information;
(5) Contact information for reporting when the equipment is not operating or other problems.
(h) Calculation for Required Parking. Electric vehicle charging stations located within parking lots or garages may be included in the calculation of the minimum required parking spaces. See Section 1145.04: Rules for Computation.
(i) Yard Location. Electric vehicle charging stations may be located in any yard.
(Ord. 2020-4053. Passed 1-7-21.)