(a) Definitions. The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this section, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this subsection, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
Charging means an electric vehicle parked at an electric vehicle charging station and is connected to the charging station equipment.
Electric vehicle means any vehicle that operates, either partially or exclusively, on electrical energy from the grid, or an off-board source, that is stored on board for motive purpose.
Electric vehicle charging station means a public parking space that is served by battery charging station equipment that has as its primary purpose the transfer of electric energy (by conductive or inductive means) to a battery or other energy storage device in an electric vehicle.
(b) Electric vehicle charging stations on public property. Public electric vehicle charging stations that are located on public property are reserved for parking and charging electric vehicles only. When a sign provides notice that a space is a designated public electric vehicle charging station, no person shall park any nonelectric vehicle in that space. Any nonelectric vehicle is subject to the penalties set forth in section 30-68 and subject to towing at the owner's expense. Any electric vehicle in any designated public electric vehicle charging station spaces on public property that is not electrically charging shall be subject to the penalties as set forth in section 30-68 and subject to towing at the owner's expense.
(c) Signage required. Where public electric vehicle charging stations are constructed and installed on property owned by the town, the town shall cause appropriate signs and markings to be placed in and around the parking spaces of said stations, indicating prominently thereon the parking regulations. The signs shall state that the parking space is reserved for charging purposes and that there is a four hour charging limit. A second sign shall provide information on how owners of towed vehicles may retrieve the same.
(d) Enforcement. A violation of this section shall be enforceable pursuant to the procedures for penalties in section 30-63.
(Code 1989, § 71.07; Ord. of 3-13-2018; Ord. of 10-10-2023)