7.4.11.   REQUIRED NUMBER OF ELECTRIC VEHICLE SUPPLY EQUIPMENT (EVSE).
   A.   Purpose
      The purpose of this section is to encourage the use of electric vehicles by providing equitable and convenient access to electric vehicle charging infrastructure. These regulations support the City's climate strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector by ensuring that the necessary facilities are in place to accommodate electric vehicles.
   B.   Minimum Required  
      1.   The percentage of total required that must also have access to at least Level 2 for specific Group, Class and Types are listed in Table 7.4.11-1 below.
      2.   Four percent (e.g., 1 in 25 spaces) but no less than one of electric vehicle (EV) charging spaces, in any given parking facility, must be accessible compliant. These spaces are accessible electric vehicle (EV) charging spaces, not ADA parking spaces.
         a.   Exceptions
            Retail Trade Uses and the following Commercial Use Classes: Alcoholic Beverage Service, Commercial Recreation, Entertainment, Food Service, Personal Services and Technical Services, with less than 50 total required prior to any reduction are exempt from Minimum Required .
         b.   Reductions
            The number of total required parking spaces may be reduced by installing Level 3 charging stations. Each installed Level 3 charging station meets the requirement for 3 EV charging spaces.
Table 7.4.11-1: Minimum Required
Land Use Group/Class
Required
Required
Required
Land Use Group/Class
Required
Required
Required
COMMERCIAL USE GROUP
 
 
 
Administrative and Professional Office
None required
5%
15%
Alcoholic Beverage Service
5%
None required
10%
Commercial Recreation
5%
None required
10%
Entertainment (e.g., Sports Stadium or Center; Theater - Live; & Theater - Movie)
5%
None required
10%
Food Service
5%
None required
10%
Medical Service
None required
5%
15%
Parking
None required
5%
15%
Personal Services
5%
None required
10%
Research and Product Development
None required
5%
15%
Technical Services
5%
None required
10%
Travelers' Accommodation, Lodging
None required
5%
15%
RESIDENTIAL USE GROUP
 
 
 
Mobile home
None required
1 per unit
None required
Multifamily Dwellings and Group Dwellings
None required
10%
20%
RETAIL TRADE USE GROUP
 
 
 
Food and Beverage Sales, excluding Farmer's Markets
5%
None required
10%
General Merchandise Sales
5%
None required
10%
General Merchandise Sales, excluding Large Retail Establishment
5%
None required
10%
Large Retail Establishment
5%
None required
10%
Marijuana Dispensary
5%
None required
10%
Marijuana Dispensary Off-site Cultivation Location
5%
None required
10%
Marijuana Dispensary Off-site Manufacturing Location
5%
None required
10%
Medical Marijuana Qualifying Patient Cultivation Location
5%
None required
10%
Shopping Center
5%
None required
10%
 
(Ord. 11953, 8/23/2022)