A. Definitions.
1. Electric Vehicle (EV). An automotive-type of vehicle for on-road use, such as passenger automobiles, buses, trucks, vans, neighborhood electric vehicles, electric motorcycles and the like, primarily powered by an electric motor that draws from a rechargeable storage battery, fuel cell, photovoltaic array or other source of electric current.
2. EV Capable Space. A vehicle space with electrical panel space and load capacity to support a branch circuit and necessary raceways, both underground and/or surface mounted, to support EV charging.
3. EV Ready Space. A vehicle space which is provided with a branch circuit; any necessary raceways, both underground and/or surface mounted; to accommodate EV charging, terminating in a receptacle or a charger.
4. Level 2 EV Supply Equipment (EVSE). The 208/240 Volt 40-ampere branch circuit, and the electric vehicle charging connectors, attachment plugs, and all other fittings, devices, power outlets, or apparatus installed specifically for the purpose of transferring energy between the premises and the electric vehicle.
B. Standards.
1. A parking space served by EVSE shall count as at least one standard automobile parking space for the purpose of complying with any applicable minimum parking space requirements as established by the City.
2. An accessible parking space with an access aisle served by EVSE shall count as at least two standard automobile parking spaces for the purpose of complying with any applicable minimum parking space requirements as established by the City.
3. EV Ready and EVSE spaces must be identified by signage or pavement markings that comply with Caltrans requirements.
4. The number of EV Capable spaces and EV Ready spaces will comply with California Green Building Standards Code.
C. Requirements per Development Type.
TABLE 16.44.115-1 ELECTRIC VEHICLE PARKING REQUIREMENTS AT A LOCATION | |
Occupancy Type | EVSE Parking Requirement (round up to nearest parking space) |
One- and Two-Family Homes, Multi-Family Dwellings with Private Garages | Installation of one Level 2 or greater EVSE per enclosed garage |
Multi-Family Dwellings without Private Garages, Hotels and Motels | Install Level 2 EVSE for 6% of total parking spaces required |
Non-Residential Development | Install Level 2 EVSE for 4% of total parking spaces less than 200 parking spaces. Install Level 2 EVSE for 5% of total parking spaces for 200 or greater parking spaces. |
(Ord. 598-23 § 2, 2023; Ord. 566 § 15, 2020)