Brunswick City Zoning Code
CHAPTER 1292
Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
1292.01 DEFINITIONS.
(a) "PEV" means a plug-in electric Vehicle or Motor Vehicle, as defined in Codified Ordinance Chapter 402, that can utilize an external source of electricity (such as a wall socket that connects to the power grid) to store electrical energy within its onboard rechargeable battery packs, to power an electric motor and help propelling the wheels.
(b) "Charging Station" means a PEV battery charging station located on a public or private parking space which permits the transfer of electric energy (by conductive or inductive means) to a battery or other storage device in a PEV. Charging Stations are outlined as follows:
(1) AC Level 1 chargers use a standard 120V household outlet, but provide slow charging speeds, usually a minimum of 24 hours.
(2) AC Level 2 charging stations require a 240V outlet and charge in approximately four to ten hours.
(3) AC Level 3/DC Level 2, known as DC Fast Charging Stations, charge in approximately 30 to 45 minutes.
(c) "EVSE" means an electric vehicle supply equipment, as defined in the National Electric Code, is the installation and/or maintenance of AC Level 1, AC Level 2 and AC Level 3/DC Level 2 Charging Stations. Any required building permits, electrical permits or other applicable permits shall be obtained prior to the location, construction, installation, or operation of EVSE in the City of Brunswick.
(Ord. 45-2023. Passed 9-25-23.)
1292.02 PEV CHARGING STATIONS/EVSE ON RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY.
(a) PEV Charging Stations/EVSE shall be permitted in all residential districts and residential Special Planning Districts, subject to the following regulations:
(1) PEV Charging Stations/EVSE on residential properties shall not be located within the front, side or rear setbacks of the subject property.
(2) Residential properties with more than five exterior PEV Charging Stations/EVSE shall provide adequate screening thereof from adjacent residential properties/uses with landscaping, fencing, or a combination thereof and achieve at least 50% opacity at installation.
(3) PEV Charging Stations/EVSE shall only be utilized by the residents of the subject property or their invited guests without charge.
(4) A certificate of zoning compliance issued by the Division of Building shall be required for PEV Charging Stations/EVSE located on residential properties. (Ord. 45-2023. Passed 9-25-23.)
1292.03 PEV CHARGING STATIONS/EVSE ON NON-RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY.
(a) PEV Charging Stations/EVSE shall be conditionally permitted in the GW-C Gateway Commercial District, C-G General Commercial District, C-N Neighborhood Commercial District, C-H Highway Interchange Commercial District, I-L Light Industrial District, and commercial portions of Special Planning Districts, subject to the following regulations:
(1) PEV Charging Stations/EVSE located at new/used car dealerships in the C-G General Commercial and C-H Highway Interchange Districts or Automobile Filling Stations are permitted to be approved administratively by the Division of Building. Government-owned or operated properties located in any Zoning District may also be approved administratively by the Division of Building.
(2) Properties with five or less PEV Charging Stations/EVSE that do not have overhead canopies shall be conditionally permitted as follows:
B. PEV Charging Stations/EVSE shall not be located within the front yard setback of the applicable zoning district and shall be located the greater of ten feet or the required setback in the applicable zoning district from the side or rear property lines. PEV Charging Stations/EVSE shall be located no less than thirty feet from property line of any adjacent residential zoning district.
C. If a for-fee public PEV Charging Station/EVSE is installed, only AC Level 2 and AC Level 3/DC Level 2 PEV Charging Stations/EVSE shall be permitted.
D. The height of PEV Charging Station/EVSE shall not exceed six feet. All connections must be retractable and stored so as not to impede the parking space.
E. The size of a PEV Charging Station/EVSE shall not exceed four square feet.
(3) Properties with more than five PEV Charging Stations/EVSE, or PEV Charging Stations/EVSE that include overhead canopies, shall be permitted per the following:
B. PEV Charging Stations/EVSE shall not be located within the front or rear setbacks of the applicable zoning district and shall be located no less than thirty feet from the property line of any adjacent residential zoning district. PEV Charging Stations/EVSE shall be permitted within the side yard setback in a location so as not to obstruct vehicular or pedestrian circulation and shall be located a minimum of ten feet from the side property line. All PEV Charging Stations/EVSE shall be installed within a landscaped island.
C. PEV Charging Stations/EVSE located adjacent to residential properties/uses or within the side yard setback shall be screened with landscaping, fencing, or a combination thereof and achieve a least 50% opacity at installation.
(Ord. 45-2023. Passed 9-25-23.)
1292.04 PARKING.
Parking spaces designated for PEV Charging Stations/EVSE shall not apply to the required minimum number of parking spaces in Chapter 1276, with the exception of new/used car dealerships. Parking space identification for PEV Charging Stations/EVSE shall be installed as follows: "Electric vehicle charging station" and "$100 fine for non-electric vehicles".
(Ord. 45-2023. Passed 9-25-23.)
1292.05 SIGNAGE.
Signage shall be located only on the PEV Charging Station/EVSE and shall not exceed two square feet. Video monitors shall not exceed one square foot. No poles or signage shall be located above the height of the base PEV Charging Station/EVSE unit.
(Ord. 45-2023. Passed 9-25-23.)
1292.06 HOURS OF OPERATION.
PEV Charging Stations/EVSE shall be permitted to be open only during normal business hours of the establishment where they are located.
(Ord. 45-2023. Passed 9-25-23.)
1292.07 LIGHTING.
Lighting shall be installed in compliance with Section 1276.14(a), whereby a minimum 0.6 footcandle level shall be provided for PEV Charging Stations/EVSE and associated pedestrian areas.
(Ord. 45-2023. Passed 9-25-23.)
1292.08 PERMITS/INCOME TAX.
The property owner shall be responsible for obtaining necessary PEV Charging Station/EVSE station permits from the Division of Building and register with the City of Brunswick Tax Department. The City Income Tax form must also be completed and filed with the application. (Ord. 45-2023. Passed 9-25-23.)
1292.09 MAINTENANCE.
The property owner shall be responsible for the continued maintenance of the PEV Charging Station/EVSE. If the PEV Charging Station/EVSE is non-operational for a period of greater than three months, it shall be removed within thirty days. Testing of the PEV Charging Station/EVSE shall be performed on-demand as requested by the Division of Building. (Ord. 45-2023. Passed 9-25-23.)