HomeMy WebLinkAboutP&Z Item 16 - EV Charging StationsMEMO TO: PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
FROM: ERICA MAROHNIC, PLANNING SERVICES DIRECTOR
MEETING DATE: OCTOBER 15, 2024
SUBJECT: HOLD A DISCUSSION TO PROVIDE STAFF DIRECTION ON
CURRENT REGULATIONS AND POTENTIAL AMENDMENTS FOR
ELECTRIC VEHICLE (EV) CHARGING STATIONS IN NON-
RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS.
Section 12, Definitions
ELECTRIC VEHICLE (EV) CHARGING STATION a public or private vehicle space
utilized as an area to fuel an electric or hybrid vehicle and featuring equipment for
charging electric or hybrid vehicles.
ELECTRIC VEHICLE SUPPLY EQUIPMENT (EVSE) the electrical conductors and
ground equipment external to an electric vehicle that provide a connection for an electric
or hybrid vehicle to a power source to provide vehicle charging. The following are typical
classification levels:
Level 1: Provides charging through 120-volt electrical service.
Level 2: Provides charging between 120-volt and 240-volt electrical service.
Level 3 or Rapid Charge: Provides a voltage or rating greater than 240 -volt,
through three-phase or inductive charging equipment.
Multiple Non-Residential Sections
Section 22, “R-MF”, Multifamily District Regulations, Subsection (C), Conditional Uses;
Section 28, “CBD”, Central Business District, Subsection (C), Conditional Uses; Section
32, “BP”, Business Park District, Subsection (C), Conditional Uses; and Section 38,
GU”, Governmental Use District, Subsection (C), Conditional Uses:
Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Stations.
Section 25, “CC”, Community Commercial District, Subsection (C), Conditional Uses;
Section 26, “HC”, Highway Commercial District, (C), Conditional Uses; and Section 31
LI”, Light Industrial District, Subsection (C), Conditional Uses:
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.I, of this
Zoning Ordinance and obtain site plan and permit approvals.
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Subsection 42.I., Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Stations
I. ELECTRIC VEHICLE (EV) CHARGING STATIONS:
1. A permit from the Building Services Department is required for the construction,
replacement or installation of an EV charging station in non -residential and
multifamily districts or installation of electrical equipment for the purposes of
charging an electric or hybrid vehicle in a residential dwelling.
2. EV charging stations must be in addition to required parking spaces.
3. All signage associated with the charging stations must be approved as part of
the Conditional Use Permit.
4. No off-premise signage, through installation of changeable copy screens or
devices are permitted within, on, adjacent to, or associated with an EV charging
station.
5. EV charging stations may not be located immediately adjacent to public rights -
of-way and must be located internal to a property.
6. If installed within 50 linear feet of an adjacent residential use or district,
screening must be provided and consistent with Section 50, Subsection B.1.,
Location of Required Screening.
7. All charging stations must be setback a minimum of 20 feet from adjacent
property lines when immediately adjacent to a residential use or district.
8. EV supply equipment including feeders and distribution equipment shall be
placed and operated from underground electric sources and not from electric
poles. Transformers, switch gears, and other required electrical components
shall be pad mounted.
9. Every application and permit for an EV charging station must include a utility
will-serve letter from the local electric delivery company detailing their ability to
serve the site.
10. Emergency power shut-off and parking structure prohibition requirements shall
be regulated by the building and fire codes adopted by the City. In any case
where there is conflict between ordinance and code, the most restrictive
requirement shall apply.
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