Uses
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Extracted standards
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- Canopy restrictions
A canopy is not permitted in association with an electric vehicle charging space located in a surface parking lot unless it supports a solar collection system. Any canopy supporting a solar collection system must comply with height and setback requirements for a freestanding accessory structure herein and cannot include signage or illumination on the sides of the canopy;
- Must be in parking structure or lot serving principal use
The space must be located in a parking structure or parking lot that serves a principal use
- Maximum charger level (Level 2)2 level
Unless located in a parking structure, chargers are limited to Level 1 or Level 2 facilities as defined by the U.S. Department of Energy.
- Maximum dispenser heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.9 ft
The maximum height of the dispenser and any associated transformer, switchgear, or other similar items is nine (9) feet;
- Minimum dispenser heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.3 ft
The minimum height of the dispenser is three (3) feet.
- No interference with circulation
the space does not interfere with vehicular, bicycle, or pedestrian circulation, including fire lanes and access to the site.
- Residential EV charging limited to residents and guests
Electric vehicle charging is allowed only for the residents and their guests
- Screening of equipment
Related equipment, including transformers, switchgear, and other similar items must be screened with a fence, wall, berm, evergreen landscaping, or any combination.
Parking
- EV parking spaces may occupy 10% of required parking10 pct
Dedicated parking spaces for electric charging may occupy ten (10) percent of required parking, rounding up to the nearest whole number, and any parking spaces provided above the minimum required.
Signage
- Maximum digital display area1.5 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
Each dispenser is permitted to have digital display area up to one and one-half (1.5) square feet in size.
From the ordinance
An electric vehicle charging space as an accessory use is permitted provided that the space does not interfere with vehicular, bicycle, or pedestrian circulation...