CHAPTER 1
REGULATION OF TRAFFIC AND STREETS
ARTICLE 17. REGULATION OF ELECTRIC CHARGING STATION SPACES ON CITY STREETS AND MUNICIPAL OFF-STREET PARKING LOTS
SECTION:
§7262: Signs Or Markings For Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
§7263: Restrictions For Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
§7264: Infraction Penalty For Violating This Article
§7260 DEFINITIONS
The following words and phrases contained in this section when used in this article shall, for the purpose of this article, have the meanings respectively ascribed to them in this section:
A. "Charging" means an electric vehicle parked at an electric vehicle charging station which is electrically connected to the charging station equipment.
B. "Electric vehicle" means a "motor vehicle" as defined in the California Vehicle Code, and (1) which displays the State of California Air Board ZEV (Zero Emission Vehicle) sticker or (2) any vehicle defined by the California Air Resources Board as "off-vehicle charge capable," meaning having the capability to charge a battery from an off-vehicle electric energy source that cannot be connected or coupled to the vehicle in any manner while the vehicle is being driven.
C. "Electric vehicle charging station" means one or more electric vehicle charging spaces served by electric vehicle charger(s) or other charging equipment allowing charging of electric vehicles. (Ord. 1197, §1, adopted 2020)
§7261 METHOD OF REGULATION
The City Traffic Engineer is authorized in accordance with the purposes of this chapter to designate spaces on public streets and in municipal off-street public parking facilities for the exclusive parking of electric vehicles that are connected to electric vehicle charging stations for the purpose of transferring electricity to the battery or other energy storage device of an electric vehicle. (Ord. 1197, §1, adopted 2020)
§7262 SIGNS OR MARKINGS FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS
Upon designation of a parking space or spaces for the exclusive use of electric vehicles pursuant to section 7261 of this code, the Public Works Department, or, if the space is leased, the tenant, shall place signs or markings giving adequate notice that the parking space or spaces are restricted and to be used only for such electric vehicles. The signs or markings shall be in compliance with the specific content and location requirements set forth in California Vehicle Code Section 22511(d) indicating that vehicles left standing in violation of the restriction may be removed. The parking restriction shall not apply to the designated parking spaces until the sign or markings have been placed. (Ord. 1197, §1, adopted 2020)
§7263 RESTRICTIONS FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS
A. In parking spaces designated by the use of markings and/or posting as electric vehicle charging stations in which general parking is prohibited, only electric vehicles are allowed to park for charging.
B. It is unlawful for a person to park or leave standing a vehicle in a parking space designated by the use of markings and/or posting as an electric vehicle charging station, in which general parking is prohibited, on a public street or municipal off-street parking facility unless the vehicle is connected for electric charging.
C. It shall be unlawful for a person to obstruct, block, or otherwise bar access to a parking space designated by the use of markings and/or posting as an electric vehicle charging station, in which general parking is prohibited, on a public street or municipal off-street parking facility unless the person’s vehicle is parked or left standing in the stall or space while the vehicle is connected for electric charging.
D. The Ukiah Police Department is authorized to remove or cause the removal of vehicles parked in violation of this section in accordance with California Vehicle Code Section 22511. (Ord. 1197, §1, adopted 2020)
§7264 INFRACTION PENALTY FOR VIOLATING THIS ARTICLE
It shall be unlawful and constitute an infraction for any person to violate any provision of this article. Any such violation shall be punishable by a fine not exceeding fifty-five dollars ($55.00). (Ord. 1197, §1, adopted 2020)