§ 124.37.1 ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS.
   124.37.1(A)   Location.
   124.37.1(A)(1)    installed as an accessory structure shall be permitted in all zoning categories, in accordance with the requirements below.
   124.37.1(A)(2)    in Single- Residential Districts (SF) shall be limited to personal use and shall not be used for purposes of wholesale or retail sales. All Battery Charging Equipment shall be completely concealed from view, located inside the residential garage and shall be limited to Level 1 or Level 2 only.
   124.37.1(A)(3)    in Multiple Districts (MF) shall be limited to personal use and shall not be used for purposes of wholesale or retail sales. shall be limited to Level 1 or Level 2 only.
   124.37.1(B)   Required Parking. Except for Single- Residential (SF) Districts, 5% of the required parking spaces may be designated as and a minimum of 25% shall provide for non-proprietary charging connectors.
   124.37.1(C)   Battery Charging Equipment Requirements.   shall:
   124.37.1(C)(1)   be screened from view from the right-of-way;
   124.37.1(C)(2)   be no higher than 72 inches from the finished floor/grade;
   124.37.1(C)(3)   contain a retraction device, coiled cord, or a place to hang cords and connectors above the ground surface;
   124.37.1(C)(4)   include, except in Single- Residential Districts (SF), the following: (a) voltage and amperage levels; (b) pricing and usage fees, if any; (c) safety information; and (d) contact information to report issues relating to the operation of the equipment;
   124.37.1(C)(5)   be elevated or designed so that all electrical components are 12 inches above the 100 year flood plain; and
   124.37.1(C)(6)   be listed by Underwriters Laboratories (UL) 2202 “Standard for Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging System Equipment,” comply with the Florida Building Code, Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Standards for Charging Stations; comply with National Electrical Code (NEC) Standards for ; and all applicable Federal Standards, as may be amended from time to time.
   124.37.1(D)   Signage. A sign may be posted indicating the except in Single- Residential (SF) Districts. Signs shall be 24 inches wide by 18 inches high. Color and letter size specifications shall meet the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) requirements for sign designation D9-11bP ( charging).
   124.37.1(E)   Process for review. Prior to the installation of an the property owner shall obtain the required permit(s) from the .
(Ord. 2012-13, passed 8-20-2012; Am. Ord. 2016-05, passed 4-4-2016; Am. Ord. 2022-01, passed 9-21-2022)