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Planning Commission Meeting – Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance Revisions – Work Session #2 – April 9, 2025 <br /> <br />9 <br />Subd. 1 Electric Vehicle Charging Stations (EVCS) <br />A. Electric vehicle charging stations are allowed in all zoning districts. <br />B. All new single-unit or two-unit dwelling developments shall be provided with an EV ready <br />Level 1 or higher wall plug for charging an electric vehicle. <br />C. Minimum number of EVCS required. <br />1. For all multi-unit dwellings and nonresidential developments with new parking areas, <br />and existing parking areas proposed to be expanded or reconstructed by more than <br />25%, the following are required to be provided: <br />a. 5% of the parking area shall be EV ready; <br />b. At least two level one or higher EVCS shall be installed; plus <br />c. At least one accessible parking stall with access to an EVCS level one or higher. <br />D. Accessible Parking Spaces. An EVCS will be considered accessible if it can serve as an <br />accessible parking space as defined and required by the Americans with Disabilities Act <br />(ADA). It is not necessary to designate the EVCS exclusively for the use of vehicles parked in <br />the accessible parking space and it shall not count toward required ADA parking <br />requirements. <br />E. Reductions to EVCS requirements. <br />1. This number may be reduced by the City if proof can be provided that: <br />a. The cost of installing the EVCS required by this Chapter exceeds five percent of the <br />total project cost; or <br />b. It is not feasible to provide sufficient electrical capacity at the site to power the <br />EVCS. <br />F. EVCS shall be designed and installed to meet the following minimum design requirements: <br />1. EVCS must be securely installed and protected within any of the following methods: <br />a. A parking island; mounted to an adjacent pedestal, wall, or similar structure. <br />b. Free standing EVCS shall be protected by bollards, structures, or curb. <br />2. EVCS must be located adjacent to the designated parking spaces in a garage or parking <br />lot, as long as the devices do not encroach into the required dimensions of the parking <br />space (length, width, and height clearances). <br />3. EVCS shall be setback at least three feet from any property line. However, upon written <br />request from the property owner, the City may reduce this setback requirement <br />pursuant to a finding of necessity and public convenience. <br />4. Where EVCS is located within three feet of the public right-of-way, the location must be <br />approved by the City. <br />5. EVCS shall be designed and located so as not impede pedestrian walkways or vehicle <br />circulation. <br />6. EVCS cords must be retractable or have the ability to be hung sufficiently above the <br />ground when not in use. The cords shall not extend across sidewalks or trails during <br />charging.