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Home My WebLink AboutORD 2024-072 ORDINANCE NO. 2024-072 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, SAME BEING ALSO KNOWN AS APPENDIX "D" OF THE CITY CODE OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, AMENDING SECTION 25, "CC", COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT REGULATIONS; SECTION 26, "HC", HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT; AND SECTION 31, "LI", LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT; TO ALLOW FOR AN EXCEPTION FOR LEVEL 1 AND LEVEL 2 ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS AS A CONDITIONAL USE FOR PROPERTIES WITH A VALID CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR AUTOMOBILE SALES AND SERVICE IN THE "CC", COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT AND "HC", HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT; AND RETAIL ESTABLISHMENTS WITH THE REPAIR OF NEW AND USED CARS, LIGHT TRUCKS AND VANS, MOTORCYCLES, AND BOATS IN THE "LI", LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT , (AM23-02A); REPEALING CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; PROVIDING A PENALTY; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE Whereas, the demand for electric vehicles (EVs) is rapidly increasing, necessitating the expansion of EV charging infrastructure to support this growth; Whereas, incorporating EV charging stations into automobile sales and service facilities and retail establishments with the repair of new and used cars, light trucks and vans, motorcycles, and boats with a valid conditional use permit promotes sustainability and aligns with the municipality's commitment to environmental stewardship and reducing carbon emissions; Whereas, providing EV charging stations at automobile sales and service and retail establishments with the repair of new and used cars, light trucks and vans, motorcycles, and boats locations enhance consumer convenience and encourages the adoption of cleaner transportation options; Whereas, amending the zoning ordinance to include provisions for EV charging stations ensures consistency in development standards and supports the municipality's strategic planning goals for future infrastructure needs; Whereas, such an amendment will facilitate the orderly and efficient development of EV charging infrastructure, benefiting both businesses and residents while contributing to the overall economic growth of the community. WHEREAS, Section 25, Community Commercial District regulates Land Uses, Bulk, Dimensional, and Setback standards within the "CC" District; Section 26, Highway Commercial District regulates Land Uses, Bulk, Dimensional, and Setback standards within the "HC" District; and Section 31, Light Industrial District regulates Land Uses, Bulk, Dimensional, and Setback standards within the "LI" District; WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to amend various sections of the Zoning Ordinance relative to Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations and their supply equipment relative to automobile sales and service uses and retail establishments with the repair of new and used cars, light trucks and vans, motorcycles, and boats with a valid conditional use permit; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Grapevine deems the passage of this ordinance as necessary to protect the public, health, safety, and welfare; and WHEREAS, the City Council is authorized by law to adopt the provisions contained herein, and has complied with all the prerequisites necessary for the passage of this Ordinance, including but not limited to the Open Meetings Act. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS: Section 1. That all matters stated hereinabove are found to be true and correct and are incorporated herein by reference as if copied in their entirety. Section 2. That Subsection (C), Conditional Uses, of Section 25 of the Zoning Ordinance — "CC", Community Commercial District, is hereby amended as follows: 27. Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Stations. Automobile sales and service businesses approved through a conditional use permit are exempt from obtaining an additional conditional use permit to install Level 2 and lower classified EV Charging Stations, if the stations are installed on the properties where electric or hybrid vehicles are sold, displayed, and repaired, and are not open for use by the public. The EV Charging Stations must meet use-specific standards in Subsection **** 42.1, of this Zoning Ordinance and obtain site plan and permit approvals. Section 3. That Subsection (C), Conditional Uses, of Section 26 of the Zoning Ordinance — "HC", Highway Commercial District, is hereby amended as follows: Owe Ordinance No. 2024-072 2 AM23-02A 31. Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Stations. Automobile sales and service businesses approved through a conditional use permit are exempt from obtaining an additional conditional use permit to install Level 2 and lower classified EV Charging Stations, if the stations are installed on the properties where electric or hybrid vehicles are sold, displayed, and repaired, and are not open for use by the public. The EV Charging Stations must meet use-specific standards in Subsection **** 42.1, of this Zoning Ordinance and obtain site plan and permit approvals. Section 4. That Subsection (C), Conditional Uses, of Section 31 of the Zoning Ordinance — "LI", Light Industrial District, is hereby amended as follows: **** 24. Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Stations. Automobile sales and service businesses approved through a conditional use permit are exempt from obtaining an additional conditional use permit to install Level 2 and lower classified EV Charging Stations, if the stations are installed on the properties where electric or hybrid vehicles are sold, displayed, and repaired, and are not open for use by the public. The EV Charging Stations must meet use-specific standards in Subsection 42.1, of this Zoning Ordinance and obtain site plan and permit approvals. **** Section 5. Any person violating any of the provisions of this ordinance shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be fined in a sum not to exceed Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00) for each offense and a separate offense shall be deemed committed each day during or on which an offense occurs or continues. Section 6. All ordinances or any parts thereof in conflict with the terms of this ordinance shall be and hereby are deemed repealed and of no force or effect. Section 7. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance shall for any reason be held to be invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance. Section 8. The fact that the present ordinances and regulations of the City of Grapevine, Texas are inadequate to properly safeguard the health, safety, morals, peace and general welfare of the inhabitants of the City of Grapevine, Texas, creates undesirable conditions for the preservation of the public business, property, health, safety and general welfare of the public which requires that this ordinance shall become effective from and after the date of its passage, and it is accordingly so ordained. Ordinance No. 2024-072 3 AM23-02A PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS on this the 20th day of August, 2024. APPROVED: William D. Tate Mayor ATTEST: ;RAP3- -`111\L ‘17141 Wi_ekr L - L� �� fh �a t,s k. , -\ City Secretary rr / ti APPROVED AS TO FORM: iI1\ (7) * R- Matthew C.G. Boyle City Attorney Ordinance No. 2024-072 4 AM23-02A