Electric Vehicle Charging Stations may be permitted as an accessory use in any zoning district in compliance with the following standards, conditions, and criteria:
(a) In residential districts, with the exception of RMF-1 Districts, Electric Vehicle Charging stations may be permitted as an accessory use in compliance with the following standards, conditions, and criteria:
(1) Proposed locations shall be identified on a site plan submitted with a building permit application for review and approval by the Building Commissioner. The location, size, and mounting height details, also including but not limited to voltage/amperage, load calculation of existing electrical charge panels, and electrical diagrams of circuits for each proposed EVCS shall be included on the plans and submitted with the building permit application. Any landscaping to be utilized shall also be included on the site plan.
(2) An electrical permit shall be required as part of the building permit application prior to installation. Each EVCS shall comply with the requirements of the National Electric Code and Fire Code adopted by the City, and all other applicable City Codes.
(3) Each EVCS shall be located on the same lot or parcel as the principal use to which it is accessory and shall not impede vehicular or pedestrian circulation, block any fire lane, or impede any drainage.
(4) An EVCS may be a Level 1 and/or Level 2 charger.
(5) If a charging facility has more than one (1) port, each port shall count as a charging station. Charging cords shall be retractable or have facilities for hanging the unit and cords.
(6) An EVCS shall only be permitted for the use of the occupants of the residential lot on which the EVCS is located and shall not be used or available to the general public or used for commercial purposes.
(7) Each EVCS shall be either located in the garage or mounted on an exterior wall within three (3) feet of the overhead garage door of the home and as otherwise approved by the Building Commissioner.
(8) The number of EVCS's for each residence shall not exceed four (4).
(b) In all other zoning districts not set out in subsection (a), Electric Vehicle Charging Stations (EVCS) may be permitted as an accessory use in compliance with the following standards, conditions and criteria:
(1) Proposed locations shall be identified on a site plan submitted with a building permit application for review and approval by the City. The location, size, and mounting height details for each proposed Electric Vehicle parking signs shall be included on the plans and submitted with the building permit application. The site plan shall include but not be limited to voltage/amperage, load calculation of existing electrical charge panels, and electrical diagrams of circuits for each proposed EVCS. Any landscaping or proposed covering over the EVCS to be utilized shall also be included on the site plan.
(2) An electrical permit shall be required as part of building permit application prior to installation. Each EVCS shall comply with the requirements of the National Electric Code and Fire Code adopted by the City and all other applicable City Codes.
(3) Each EVCS shall be located on the same lot or parcel as the principal use to which it is accessory and shall not impede vehicular or pedestrian circulation, block any fire lane, or impede any drainage.
(4) An EVCS may be a Level 1, Level 2, Level 3, or Level 4 charger.
(5) If a charging facility has more than one (1) port, each port shall count as a charging station. Charging cords shall be retractable or have facilities for hanging the unit and the cord.
(6) An EVCS may be located in a parking lot or a parking garage. A parking space used for an EVCS may be counted toward the minimum number of Code required parking spaces. Each parking space designated for an EVCS shall be clearly marked as reserved for electric vehicles only.
(7) The minimum parking space dimensions for an EVCS shall be ten (10) feet wide by twenty (20) feet long.
(8) Charging station equipment shall not exceed eight (8) feet in height, shall be located a minimum of twenty-four (24) inches behind the face of the parking lot curb, or shall be appropriately protected by wheel stops and/or bollards as approved by the Building Commissioner.
(9) Adequate security lighting shall be provided for use of the EVCS. All proposed lighting shall have full cut-off fixtures. Security lighting requires a minimum ten (10) foot candle power at ground levels.
(10) Small directional signs not exceeding two (2) square feet in area may be permitted. Any branding or advertising located on the EVCS shall be limited to the manufacturer's information and not for advertising of the business or site on which the EVCS is located or any other business. A phone number or other contact information shall be provided on the equipment for reporting problems.
(11) Landscaping shall be provided where appropriate as determined by the City.
(12) All proposed locations for EVCS shall be reviewed and approved by the Building Commissioner and City Engineer. If there are more than four (4) EVCS's proposed for a site, the application shall also be reviewed and approved by the Planning Commission.
(13) The City may limit the number of EVCS's on any parcel based on the following standards:
A. Type of main use.
B. Topography, availability and location of all utilities, and drainage concerns.
C. Aesthetics of the site.
D. Vehicular and pedestrian travel on the site.
E. Possible interference with required parking utilized on the site or location of any fire lanes or access for emergency vehicles.
F. Lighting concerns.
G. Any other concerns relating to the health, safety, and welfare of those users of the site and the surrounding community.
(14) Charging facilities must be arranged, located and configured in a manner that does not create a public hazard or nuisance.
(c) If deemed appropriate, the City may approve deviations or modifications to these standards on City or government-owned properties if such deviations or modifications are not detrimental to the health, safety, and welfare of the community.
(Ord. 2023-080. Passed 7-25-23.)