Chapter 18.17
OFF-STREET ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS
Sections:
18.17.020 Restricted electric vehicle charging stations in residential zones.
18.17.030 Public electric vehicle charging stations.
18.17.050 Minimum parking requirements.
18.17.060 Location and design criteria.
18.17.010 Purpose.
To ensure an effective and uniform installation of electric vehicle charging stations, the regulations in this section provide a framework for when a private property owner or the city chooses to provide off-street electric vehicle charging stations. (Ord. 1435 § 1 (Exh. A (part)), 2011).
18.17.020 Restricted electric vehicle charging stations in residential zones.
Within residential zones, restricted electric vehicle charging stations shall be located internal to a garage, or be located a minimum of 15 feet from the edge of the right-of-way, to preserve neighborhood aesthetics and prevent damage or misuse of the charging station by others. (Ord. 1435 § 1 (Exh. A (part)), 2011).
18.17.030 Public electric vehicle charging stations.
The remainder of the standards in this chapter shall apply to public electric vehicle charging stations within all parking lots or garages. These standards shall not apply to restricted electric vehicle charging stations. (Ord. 1435 § 1 (Exh. A (part)), 2011).
18.17.040 Number.
No minimum number of charging station spaces is required. (Ord. 1435 § 1 (Exh. A (part)), 2011).
18.17.050 Minimum parking requirements.
An electric vehicle charging station space may be included in the calculation for minimum required parking spaces that are required pursuant to Chapter 18.16 NBMC, Parking Regulations. (Ord. 1435 § 1 (Exh. A (part)), 2011).
18.17.060 Location and design criteria.
A. Where provided, parking for electric vehicle charging purposes is required to include the following:
1. Signage. Each charging station space shall be posted with signage indicating the space is only for electric vehicle charging purposes. Days and hours of operations shall be included if time limits or tow away provisions are to be enforced.
2. Maintenance. Charging station equipment shall be maintained in all respects, including the functioning of the charging equipment. A phone number or other contact information shall be provided on the charging station equipment for reporting when the equipment is not functioning or other problems are encountered.
3. Accessibility. Where charging station equipment is provided within an adjacent pedestrian circulation area, such as a sidewalk or accessible route to the building entrance, the charging equipment shall be located so as not to interfere with accessibility requirements of WAC 51-50-005.
4. Lighting. Where charging station equipment is installed, adequate site lighting shall exist, unless charging is for daytime purposes only.
B. Parking for electric vehicles should also consider the following:
1. Notification. Information on the charging station, identifying voltage and amperage levels and any time of use, fees, or safety information.
2. Signage. Installation of directional signs at the parking lot entrance and at appropriate decision points to effectively guide motorists to the charging station space(s). (Ord. 1435 § 1 (Exh. A (part)), 2011).
18.17.070 Data collection.
To allow for maintenance and notification, the owners of any private new electric vehicle infrastructure station that will be publicly available (see definition “electric vehicle charging station – public” in NBMC 18.06.030) shall provide to the city, prior to installation, information on the station’s geographic location, date of installation, equipment type and model, and owner contact information. (Ord. 1435 § 1 (Exh. A (part)), 2011).
18.17.080 Accessibility.
A. When electric vehicle charging stations are provided, accessible electric vehicle charging stations shall be provided in the ratios shown on the following table:
|
Number of EV Charging Stations |
Minimum Accessible EV Charging Stations |
|
1 – 50 |
1 |
|
51 – 100 |
2 |
|
101 – 150 |
3 |
|
151 – 200 |
4 |
|
201 – 250 |
5 |
|
251 – 300 |
6 |
B. Accessible electric vehicle charging stations should be located in close proximity to the building or facility entrance and shall be connected to a barrier-free accessible route of travel. It is not necessary to designate the accessible electric vehicle charging station exclusively for the use of disabled persons. Below are two options for providing for accessible electric vehicle charging stations:
Off-Street Accessible Electric Vehicle Charging Station
Option 1
Option 2
(Ord. 1435 § 1 (Exh. A (part)), 2011).