Auburn City Zoning Code
18.47 Electric
Vehicle Infrastructure
18.47.010 Purpose.
The purpose of this chapter is to eliminate obstacles to a transition to electric vehicle use by allowing the establishment of a convenient and cost-effective electric vehicle infrastructure. Where no conflict exists, all other city code provisions shall be in force as to electrical vehicle charging stations as applicable. (Ord. 6365 § 2, 2011.)
18.47.020 Permitted locations.
EVI Type | Zoning District | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PUD, RC, R-1, R-5 | R-7, R-10, R-16, R-20 | C-N, RO | DUC | C-1, C-2, C-3 | M-1, M-2 | I, P-1 | |
P3 | P3 | P | P | P | P | P | |
P5 | P5 | P | P | P | P | P | |
X | X | X | X | P | P | P | |
Development Standards:
1Level 1 and Level 2 charging only.
2Level 1 and Level 2 charging are permitted in aquifer recharge areas and in other critical areas when serving an existing use.
3Allowed only as accessory to a principal outright permitted use or permitted conditional use.
4The term “rapid” is used interchangeably with Level 3 and fast charging.
5Only “electric vehicle charging stations – restricted” as defined in ACC 18.04.354.
(Ord. 6885 § 1 (Exh. A), 2022; Ord. 6365 § 2, 2011.)
18.47.030 Required facilities – Electric vehicle charging station spaces.
The installation or use of electric vehicle charging stations is not required as a condition of any development. (Ord. 6365 § 2, 2011.)
18.47.040 Electric vehicle charging stations – Generally.
A. Electric vehicle charging stations are reserved for parking and charging electric vehicles only.
B. Electric vehicles may be parked in any space designated for public parking, subject to the restrictions that would apply to any other vehicle that would park in that space. (Ord. 6365 § 2, 2011.)
18.47.050 Accessible electric vehicle charging stations quantity and location.
Where electric vehicle charging stations are provided in parking lots or parking garages, accessible electric vehicle charging stations shall be provided as follows:
A. 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. (Ord. 6365 § 2, 2011.)
18.47.060 Off-street parking – Electric vehicle charging stations.
To ensure an effective installation of electric vehicle charging stations, the regulations in this section provide a framework for when a private property owner chooses to provide electric vehicle charging stations.
A. Scope. For all parking lots or garages, except those that include electric vehicle charging stations – restricted.
B. Number. No minimum number of charging station spaces is required.
C. 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 other provisions of code.
D. Location and Design Criteria. The provision of electric vehicle parking will vary based on the design and use of the primary parking lot. The following required and additional locational and design criteria are provided in recognition of the various parking lot layout options.
1. Where provided, parking for electric vehicle charging purposes is required to include the following:
a. 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.
b. Maintenance. Charging station equipment should 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.
c. 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.
d. Lighting. Where charging station equipment is installed, adequate site lighting should exist, unless charging is for daytime purposes only.
2. Parking for electric vehicles should also consider the following:
a. Notification. Information on the charging station, identifying voltage and amperage levels and any time of use, fees, or safety information.
b. 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).
E. Data Collection. To allow for maintenance and notification, the city will require the owners of any private new electric vehicle infrastructure station that will be publicly available (see definition “electric vehicle charging station – public”) to provide information on the station’s geographic location, date of installation, equipment type and model, and owner contact information. (Ord. 6365 § 2, 2011.)
18.47.070 Signage – Noticing of electric vehicle charging stations.
A. Upon adoption, the city shall require appropriate signs and marking to be placed in and around electric vehicle charging station spaces, indicating prominently thereon the parking regulations. The signs shall define time limits and hours of operation, as applicable, shall state that the parking space is reserved for charging electric vehicles and that an electric vehicle may only park in the space for charging purposes.
B. Public Use Stations. Electric vehicle charging stations available for public use should have posted signage, as identified in this subsection, allowing only charging electric vehicles to park in such spaces. For purposes of this subsection, “charging” means that an electric vehicle is parked at an electric vehicle charging station and is connected to the charging station equipment.
Example of possible signage to demarcate an off-street parking space with charging station equipment:
(Ord. 6365 § 2, 2011.)