(A) Purpose.
(1) The purpose of this section is to ensure the effective installation of electric vehicle charging stations. Where any other provisions of the City of Pembroke Pines Code of Ordinances directly conflict with this LDC, this section shall control.
(2) All operations of electric vehicle charging stations shall comply with applicable federal, state, local laws, rules and regulations.
(3) Electric vehicle level classification.
(a) Level 3 operates on a 60 amp or higher breaker on a 480 volt or higher three phase circuit with special grounding equipment.
(b) Level 2 operates on a 40 to 100 amp breaker on a 208 or 240 volt AC circuit.
(c) Level 1 operates on a 15 to 20 amp breaker on a 120 volt AC circuit.
(d) As electric vehicle technology continues to evolve, the city's Planning and Economic Development Director will review new systems and determine the equivalent level of electric vehicle charging station pursuant to the city's established level classifications.
(B) Electric vehicle service stations as a principal use. Electric vehicle service stations shall be the principal use which shall include but is not limited to the following services: charging, maintenance, retail, and/or repair.
(1) Permitted in B-3, C-1, I-L, I-M, I-H zoning districts.
(2) Permitted operations including level 3 charging stations, car battery replacement, and vehicle maintenance.
(4) Operators of electric vehicle service stations must apply for a local business tax receipt or use permits in compliance with Chapter 115 of the City Code of Ordinances.
(C) Electric vehicle charging station as an accessory use.
(1) Electric vehicle charging stations will be considered an accessory use when there is a monetary transaction or subscription associated with the service or some other form of compensation, whether in connection with the initial service or after an identified initial charging period.
(2) Level 2 and 3 electric vehicle charging stations shall be permitted to classify as an accessory use and shall be subject to the following requirements:
(a) Permitted in B-2, B-3. C-1, I-L, I-M and I-H zoning districts where underlying land use permits such use.
(b) Signage:
1. Parking identification signage limited to a maximum of 1.5 square feet in size per unit.
2. For electric vehicle charging kiosks, changeable copy signage limited to a maximum of ten square feet per side per unit (maximum of two sides).
(c) Accessory use electric vehicle charging stations shall be permitted based on availability of surplus parking or at the discretion of the City Manager or designee.
(d) Accessory use electric vehicle charging station parking spaces shall be specifically designated for charging an electric vehicle with a sign referencing F.S. § 366.94(3)(a), as may be later amended. One exclusive use parking space per charging station shall be required adjacent to each charging unit. Pursuant to F.S. § 366.94(3)(a), it is unlawful for a person to stop, stand, or park a vehicle that is not capable of using an electrical recharging station within any parking space specifically designated as an accessory use electric vehicle charging station pursuant to the requirements of this division.
(e) Count: A maximum of 20 electric vehicle charging stations per shopping center or freestanding building shall be permitted, at the discretion of the City Manager or designee.
(f) Equipment, other than the main charging station cabinet, must be concealed from the road right-of-way by landscape or other means and may be permitted in landscape and utility buffers, subject to prior approval by city staff.
(g) Operators of electric vehicle charging stations must apply for a local business tax receipt or use permit in compliance with Chapter 115 of the City Code of Ordinances.
(h) All equipment components, including but not limited to functioning, shall be maintained at all times.
(i) Current contact information, including but not limited to a telephone number for a representative or department of the operator of the charging station shall be posted on each station as contact to report all issues relating to the particular station.
(D) Electric vehicle charging station as an amenity use.
(1) Electric vehicle charging stations will be considered an amenity use when the service is offered free of charge.
(2) Level 1 and 2 electric vehicle charging stations shall be permitted to be classified as an amenity use and shall be subject to the following requirements:
(a) Permitted in all zoning districts.
(b) Signage.
1. Parking identification signage limited to a maximum of 1.5 square feet in size per unit.
2. Changeable copy signage for electric vehicle charging kiosks may only be placed on two sides of the electric vehicle charging kiosks, with a maximum of ten square feet signage on each side. No electric vehicle charging kiosk may exceed 20 square feet signage.
(d) Amenity use electric vehicle charging station parking spaces shall not be exclusively designated for charging an electric vehicle.
(e) Count: a maximum of five electric vehicle charging stations per shopping center or free-standing building shall be permitted.
(f) All equipment components, including but not limited to functioning, shall be maintained at all times.
(g) Current contact information, including but not limited to a telephone number for a representative or department of the operator of the charging station shall be posted on each station as contact to report all issues relating to the particular station.
(E) Residential electrical vehicle charging infrastructure.
(1) Single-family. All new residential construction that includes a carport or garage, is encouraged to install an electrical outlet and circuit breaker dedicated for electric vehicle charging infrastructure. When locating such equipment in a residential garage or carport, the following shall be depicted on the plans:
(a) The location where the vehicle will be typically parked.
(b) The location of the charging station.
(c) Electrical plans showing circuit, panel schedules and routing.
(2) Multi-family. In addition, all new residential multi-family projects that have a common parking area are encouraged to provide electric vehicle charging outlets and grounded alternating current outlet in at least 5% of the total number of parking spaces. All outlets shall be located within the required parking area.
(Ord. 2021-02, adopted 3-17-21; sought to be reconsidered, Commission passed 4-21-2021; Am. Ord. 2022-02, passed 6-15-22)