(A) General.
(1) Private (restricted access) EV charging stations are permitted as accessory uses in all zoning districts.
(2) Public EV charging stations are permitted as accessory uses to allowed nonresidential uses in all zoning districts.
(B) Parking.
(1) Electric vehicle charging stations may be counted toward satisfying minimum off-street parking space requirements.
(2) Public electric vehicle charging stations must be reserved for parking and charging electric vehicles only. Electric vehicles may be parked in any space designated for public parking, subject to the restrictions that apply to any other vehicle.
(C) Equipment. Vehicle charging equipment must be designed and located so as not to impede pedestrian, bicycle or wheelchair movement or create safety hazards on sidewalks.
(D) Usage fees. Property owners are not restricted from collecting a service fee for the use of an electric vehicle charging station.
(E) Signage.
(1) Information must be posted identifying voltage and amperage levels and any type of use, fees, or safety information related to the electric vehicle charging station.
(2) Public electric vehicle charging stations must be posted with signage indicating that the space is reserved for electric vehicle charging purposes only. For purposes of this provision, "charging" means that an electric vehicle is parked at an electric vehicle charging station and is connected to the battery charging station equipment.
(F) Maintenance. Electric vehicle charging stations must be maintained in all respects, including the functioning of the equipment. A phone number or other contact information must be provided on the equipment for reporting when it is not functioning, or other problems are encountered.
(Ord. 1078, passed 7-21-20)