Louisville City Zoning Code

A.

At the time of the erection of a new structure or at the time of enlargement or change in use of an existing structure within any district in the city, off-street parking spaces shall be as provided in this section and in section 17.20.020.

B.

If parking space has been provided in connection with an existing use or is added to an existing use, the parking space shall not be eliminated if elimination would result in less space than is required by section 17.20.020.

C.

Where square feet are specified, the area measured shall be the floor area primary to the functioning of the particular use of property and shall exclude stairwells; elevator shafts; hallways; ornamental balconies; space occupied by heating, air conditioning or other utility equipment; space devoted exclusively to storage; and space devoted to off-street parking or loading. This subsection C shall not apply to development subject to the City of Louisville Commercial Development Design Standards and Guidelines.

D.

The number of employees of a new or expanding business shall be estimated in a manner approved by the planning commission, and the number of employees of an established business shall be determined from an examination of employment information presented by applicants.

E.

Uses in the area designated as Downtown Louisville shall be exempt from the requirements of this Section and Section 17.20.020.

(Code 1962, § 25-5-101; Ord. No. 424-1973, § 1; Ord. No. 485-1976, § 16; Code 1977, § 17.20.010; Ord. No. 715-1981, § 9; Ord. No. 1287-1998, §§ 2, 3)

The parking space requirements for each use shall be as follows:

A.

Residential uses:

1.

For one-family dwellings and two-family dwellings with separate driveways, two spaces per dwelling unit (driveway and garage or carport areas defined as off-street parking space);

2.

For multifamily dwellings containing three or more dwelling units, two spaces per dwelling unit;

3.

For a residential hotel, roominghouse or boardinghouse, one space per guest accommodation;

4.

For housing restricted to the aged, disabled, etc., one-half space per unit;

5.

For dormitories and other lodging facilities and rooms for unmarried students, three spaces per four occupants;

B.

Commercial residential uses:

1.

For hotels and motels, one space per guest room plus one space per two employees;

2.

For a club or lodge, spaces to meet the combined requirements of the uses being conducted, such as hotel, restaurant, auditorium, etc.;

C.

Institutions:

1.

For a nursing home, rest home or home for the aged, one space per three beds;

2.

For a hospital, three spaces per two beds;

D.

Places of public assembly:

1.

For a church, one space per three seats;

2.

For a library or reading room, one space per 400 feet of floor area plus one space per two employees;

3.

For a preschool nursery, day care school, kindergarten, elementary school or intermediate school, 1½ spaces per teacher plus one space per administrative employee, in addition to any areas for loading and unloading of pupils;

4.

For a high school, one space per teacher, plus one space per administrative employee, plus one space for each three students or one space per three seats in the main auditorium;

5.

For a vocational or commercial school, one space per teacher, plus one space per administrative employee, plus one space per two students;

6.

For auditoriums and meeting rooms, one space per three seats;

7.

Where there is no fixed seating, the standard shall be one space per 21 square feet of seating area;

E.

Commercial amusements:

1.

For a stadium, arena or theater, one space per two seats;

2.

For a bowling alley, five spaces per alley plus one space per two employees;

3.

For dance halls and skating rinks, one space per 50 feet of floor area plus one space per two employees;

4.

For other commercial amusements where there is no fixed seating, the standard shall be one space per 21 square feet of seating area;

F.

Commercial:

1.

For a retail store, except as provided in subsection F.2 of this section, two spaces per 300 square feet of floor space;

2.

For a service or repair shop, or a retail store handling exclusively bulky merchandise such as automobiles and furniture, 1½ spaces per 300 square feet of floor area;

3.

For offices other than medical and dental, one space per 300 square feet of floor area;

4.

For medical and dental clinics, two spaces per 300 square feet of floor area plus one space per two employees;

5.

For an eating or drinking establishment, one space per three seats;

6.

For mortuaries, one space per three seats;

G.

Industrial:

1.

For a storage warehouse, manufacturing establishment, or an air, rail or trucking freight terminal, two spaces per three employees,

2.

For wholesale establishments, one space per employee plus one space per 500 square feet of patron serving area;

H.

For uses not specified, the number of required parking spaces shall be specified by the director of planning of the city with consent of the planning commission, based upon usage, square footage and other criteria as set forth in this chapter.

(Code 1962, § 25-5-101; Ord. No. 424-1973, § 1; Ord. No. 485-1976, § 16; Code 1977, § 17.20.020; Ord. No. 715-1981, § 11)

A.

Within Downtown Louisville, at the time of any building construction, expansion or modification that creates additional floor area, off-street parking spaces shall be provided at a ratio of one parking space per 500 square feet of all nonresidential new floor area rounded to nearest 500 square feet. Where residential square footage is proposed, the parking requirements in the following table will be used:

Notes to Table 1:

1.

Off-street parking spaces located in an enclosed parking garage, including those in an accessory residential garage shall not be counted toward the maximum amount of spaces permitted.

2.

On-street parking spaces abutting the property line(s) of the primary building housing the use may be counted toward the required number of residential guest parking spaces.

B.

The area measured for purposes of this section shall include the area within the outside walls of a building or portion thereof including habitable tenant houses and attic space, but not including vent shafts, courts, uninhabitable areas below ground level or in attics, or areas within hallways, stairways, elevator shafts and bathrooms. Additionally, the area measured with respect to a restaurant use shall not include floor area designed primarily for use by service and food preparation staff.

C.

If parking space has been provided in connection with existing floor area or is added in connection with existing floor area, the existing parking space shall not be eliminated if elimination would result in less space for the existing floor area than the ratio set forth in subsection A of this section. Therefore, existing parking may be credited to the parking requirement of subsection A of this section only if the existing parking space exceeds a ratio of one parking space per 400 square feet of existing floor area. If the use of a freestanding building occupied solely by a restaurant is changed in whole or part to another use, parking for the floor area changed in use shall be calculated and provided as set forth in this section.

D.

In addition to the criteria set forth in section 17.20.080 and, when applicable, section 17.28.110, the city council may waive or modify the parking requirements applicable to Downtown Louisville when the applicant has demonstrated that by alternative methods acceptable to the city council adequate parking space is and will remain available for the proposed construction, expansion or modification, even though the alternative method by which the parking space is provided does not otherwise comply with all requirements of this chapter.

E.

The requirements of this section shall take effect June 7, 1999, and shall apply to all new construction, expansion or modification projects within Downtown Louisville for which a building permit has not been issued as of such date. However, if a PUD was approved and recorded before June 7, 1999, for a property within Downtown Louisville, then building permits may be issued for development of the approved and recorded PUD until October 31, 2002, irrespective of whether the PUD is in compliance with the requirements of this section. If no building permit has been issued on or before October 31, 2002, for such an approved and recorded PUD, then the requirements of this section shall apply and shall be met prior to the issuance of any building permits. This section may also be applied as part of any amendment to such an approved and recorded PUD.

F.

The requirements of this section shall not apply to the first 999 square feet of new floor area created after June 24, 2002. This exemption shall be applied on a cumulative basis to each property within Downtown Louisville, and 999 square feet shall be the total exemption for any and all construction, expansion or modification projects to the property, whenever occurring. Floor area for purposes of this exemption shall be as measured pursuant to subsection B of this section. This subsection F shall not require any adjustment or refund of parking space or parking improvement fees previously required or paid. Additionally, this section shall not apply to the erection or enlargement of any parking structure.

G.

The parking requirement set forth in this section may be satisfied in whole or part by the payment of a nonrefundable parking improvement fee in lieu of the provision of off-street parking space. The parking improvement fee shall be as established by resolution of the city council. The parking improvement fee shall be due and payable in full at the time that the first building permit is issued for the construction, expansion or modification that creates additional floor area, and in no event later than the time a certificate of occupancy is issued for the building or use subject to this section. Parking improvement fees shall be paid into the Downtown Parking Improvement Fund established in Chapter 3.16 of this Code. Paid parking improvement fees shall not be subject to refund or adjustment in the event of any change of use, or for any other reason.

H.

The amount of the parking improvement fee set forth in this section is designed and intended to reasonably relate to the needs created or contributed to by development within Downtown Louisville that does not provide off-street parking space as part of such development.

(Ord. No. 1287-1998, § 4; Ord. No. 1341-2000, §§ 1, 2, 10-3-2000; Ord. No. 1376-2002, §§ 1—3, 5-21-2002; Ord. No. 1577-2010, § 2, 8-3-2010; Ord. No. 1594-2011, § 34, 6-7-2011)

A driveway designed for continuous forward flow of passenger vehicles for the purpose of loading and unloading children shall be located on the site of any school having a capacity greater than 25 students.

(Code 1962, § 25-5-102(A); Ord. No. 424-1973, § 1; Code 1977, § 17.20.030)

A.

Buildings or structures to be built or substantially altered which receive and distribute material or merchandise by truck shall provide and maintain off-street loading berths in sufficient numbers and size to adequately handle the needs of the particular use.

B.

If loading space has been provided in connection with an existing use or is added to an existing use, the loading space shall not be eliminated if elimination would result in less space than is required to adequately handle the needs of the particular use.

C.

Off-street parking areas used to fulfill the requirements of this chapter shall not be used for loading and unloading operations except during periods of the day when not required to take care of parking needs.

(Code 1962, § 25-5-102(B); Ord. No. 424-1973, § 1; Code 1977, § 17.20.040)

A.

The provision and maintenance of off-street parking and loading spaces is a continuing obligation of the property owner.

B.

No building permit or other permit shall be issued until plans are presented that show property that is and will remain available for exclusive use as off-street parking and loading space.

C.

The subsequent use of property for which the building permit is issued shall be conditional upon the unqualified continuance and availability of the amount of parking and loading space required by this chapter.

D.

Should the owner or occupant of any lot or building change the use to which the lot or building is put, thereby increasing off-street parking or loading requirements, it shall be unlawful and a violation of this chapter to begin or maintain such altered use until such time as the increased off-street parking or loading requirements are complied with.

(Code 1962, § 25-5-103(A); Ord. No. 424-1973, § 1; Code 1977, § 17.20.050)

In the event several uses occupy a single structure or parcel of land, the total requirements for off-street parking shall be the sum of the requirements of the several uses computed separately.

(Code 1962, § 25-5-103(C); Ord. No. 424-1973, § 1; Code 1977, § 17.20.070)

A.

The city council may increase or decrease the required number of off-street parking spaces in consideration of the following factors:

1.

Probable number of cars owned by occupants of dwellings in the planned unit development;

2.

Parking needs of any nondwelling uses;

3.

Varying time periods of use; and

4.

Whatever joint use of common parking areas is proposed.

B.

Regardless of a reduction in off-street parking spaces by the city council, adequate space and site design shall be provided to accommodate the standard number of spaces for the proposed use.

(Code 1962, § 25-5-103(D); Ord. No. 424-1973, § 1; Ord. No. 485-1976, § 17; Code 1977, § 17.20.080)

A.

Off-street parking spaces for dwellings shall be located on the same lot with the dwelling.

B.

Other required parking spaces shall be located in the same zone or a zone which is less restrictive in use and shall be located no farther than 700 feet from the building or use they are required to serve. This distance shall be computed by direct measurement from the nearest portion of the parking space to the nearest portion of the building served or area dedicated to the use served, using a route of direct pedestrian access, measured as a person would walk safely and properly, without trespassing, with right angles at crossings and with the observance of traffic regulations and lights.

(Code 1962, § 25-5-103(E); Ord. No. 424-1973, § 1; Code 1977, § 17.20.090; Ord. No. 715-1981, § 12; Ord. No. 1287-1998, § 5)

Required parking spaces shall be available for the parking of operable passenger automobiles of residents, customers, patrons, and employees only, and shall not be used for the storage of vehicles or materials or for the parking of trucks used in conducting the business or use, or for the purpose of advertising.

(Code 1977, § 17.20.100; Ord. No. 715-1981, § 15)

Except as provided in subsection 17.20.020.A.1, required parking and loading spaces shall be set back ten feet from the front lot line. Parking, loading, or service drive areas located in the administrative office-transition zone district shall be set back at least 50 feet from a lot line of an adjoining residential zoned property; and shall be set back at least 40 feet from a street curb or 30 feet from a front lot line, whichever is greater.

(Code 1962, § 25-5-103(G); Ord. No. 424-1973, § 1; Ord. No. 485-1976, § 17; Code 1977, § 17.20.110; Ord. No. 1115-1993, § 6)

A plan, drawn to scale, indicating how the off-street parking and loading requirements, excluding single dwelling unit areas, are to be fulfilled shall accompany an application for a building permit. The plan shall show all elements necessary to indicate that the requirement is being fulfilled, including the following:

A.

Delineation of individual parking and loading spaces;

B.

Circulation area necessary to serve spaces;

C.

Access to streets and property to be served;

D.

Curb cuts;

E.

Dimensions, continuity, and substance of screening;

F.

Grading, drainage, surfacing and subgrading details;

G.

Delineation of obstacles to parking and circulation in finished parking area;

H.

Specifications as to signs and bumper guards; and

I.

Other pertinent details.

(Code 1962, § 25-5-103(H); Ord. No. 424-1973, § 1; Code 1977, § 17.20.120)

Parking and loading areas shall be designed in accordance with the following requirements:

A.

Surfaces. Areas used for standing and maneuvering of vehicles shall have durable and dustless surfaces maintained adequately for all-weather use.

B.

Sight-obscuring fence. Except for parking to serve residential uses, parking and loading areas adjacent to or within residential districts or adjacent to residential uses shall be designed to minimize disturbance of residents by the erection between the uses of a sight-obscuring fence of not less than five feet nor more than six feet in height except where vision clearance is required.

C.

Curbs and wheel stops. Parking spaces along the outer boundaries of a parking lot shall be contained by a curb or wheel stops at least four inches high and set back a minimum of four feet from the sidewalk line, or by a bumper rail set back a minimum of one foot from the sidewalk.

D.

Artificial lighting. Artificial lighting which may be provided shall be deflected so as not to shine or create glare in any residential district or on any adjacent dwelling.

E.

Interior access lanes. Interior access lanes shall be of sufficient width for all vehicle turning and maneuvering.

F.

Maneuvering space. Except for dwellings, parking spaces shall be located and served by a driveway so that their use will require no backing movements or other maneuvering within a street right-of-way other than an alley.

G.

Service drives.

1.

Service drives to off-street parking areas shall be designed and constructed to facilitate the flow of traffic, and to provide maximum safety of traffic access and egress and maximum safety for pedestrians and vehicular traffic on the site. The number of service drives shall be limited to the minimum that will allow the property to accommodate the traffic to be anticipated.

2.

Service drives shall not be more than 24 feet in width and shall be clearly and permanently marked and defined through the use of rails, fences, walls or other barriers or markers on frontage not occupied by service drives.

3.

Service drives on the same lot frontage shall be separated by a minimum length of curb of 30 feet. For every foot by which the lot frontage exceeds 100 feet, the minimum required length of curb shall be increased by one foot, up to a maximum requirement of 200 feet. In the case of a corner lot, service drives shall be located not closer than 30 feet to the intersecting street line.

4.

The access to a service drive from a street shall be located not closer than 15 feet to a side lot line, except that a common service drive to two adjacent properties with width not exceeding 24 feet may be provided at the common lot line.

5.

Service drives shall have a minimum vision clearance area formed by the intersection of the driveway centerline, the street right-of-way line, and a straight line joining such lines through points 30 feet from their intersection.

(Code 1962, § 25-5-103(I); Ord. No. 424-1973, § 1; Code 1977, § 17.20.130)

Required parking spaces shall be improved as required and made available for use before the final inspection is completed by the building inspector. An extension of time may be granted by the building inspector provided a performance bond, or its equivalent, is posted equaling 1½ times the cost to complete the improvements as estimated by the building inspector, and provided the parking space is not required for immediate use. In the event the improvements are not completed within one year's time, the bond or its equivalent shall be forfeited and the improvements thenceforth constructed under the direction of the city.

(Code 1962, § 25-5-103(J); Ord. No. 424-1973, § 1; Code 1977, § 17.20.140)

A.

It is unlawful for any person to park a motor vehicle, or for any person as owner, lessee, tenant or occupant of any residential lot to permit a motor vehicle to be parked, in the front yard of a residential lot except on the paved driveway which is intended for parking or access to the garage or carport, or on an improved surface adjacent to a paved driveway.

B.

On residential lots, no more than two motor vehicles may be parked on any area of the lot other than within a fully enclosed structure or on the paved driveway which is intended for parking or access to the garage or carport. A motor vehicle which is parked or stored on an improved surface adjacent to a paved driveway, or in a rear yard, a side yard, or a side yard adjacent to the street shall be counted towards the limit of two such vehicles. No more than one such motor vehicle may be an inoperable vehicle as defined in section 8.16.040.D.1 of this Code.

C.

No minimum setbacks are required for motor vehicles from adjoining property lines.

D.

For the purposes of this section, "motor vehicle" means any self-propelled vehicle which is designed primarily for travel on the public highways and which is generally and commonly used to transport persons and property over the public highways, but excluding recreational vehicles as defined in section 17.20.165.

E.

Any person found guilty of violating any provision of this section shall be punished for each violation as provided in section 1.28.010. Each act or omission in violation of this section shall be deemed a separate violation and for each calendar day during which any violation continues, a separate violation shall be deemed to have been committed.

(Code 1977, § 17.16.160; Ord. No. 1090-1992, § 1; Ord. No. 1397-2002, § 1, 9-17-2002; Ord. No. 1511-2007, § 2, 5-1-2007; Ord. No. 1537-2008, § 1, 8-5-2008)

A.

Residential areas: Recreational vehicles and trailers may be parked in residential zone districts subject to the following requirements:

1.

Total maximum number allowed: A maximum combined total of two of the following may be parked or stored on a residential lot outside of a fully enclosed structure:

• Recreational vehicle;

• Boat;

• Trailer;

• Boat on a trailer.

2.

Number within front yard setback: No more than one recreational vehicle or trailer may be parked or stored in the front yard setback.

3.

Improved surface required: A recreational vehicle or trailer parked or stored in a front yard setback shall be parked on a paved driveway which is intended for parking or access to the garage or carport, or on an improved surface adjacent to a paved driveway.

4.

No encroachment: A recreational vehicle or trailer, including any bumpers, hitch apparatus, racks or any other item thereon, (a) shall not encroach into a public street, sidewalk, or public right-of-way, and (b) shall not be parked or stored within any vision clearance area or any sight-restriction area required to be left open for visibility purposes.

5.

Apartment buildings: The provisions of this section do not apply to residential lots exclusively used for apartment buildings.

6.

Maximum permitted length: The maximum length of a recreational vehicle or trailer shall not exceed 32 feet. The maximum length shall be measured inclusive of any bumpers, hitch apparatus, racks or any other item thereon.

B.

Definitions: For purposes of this section, the following terms, phrases, words and their derivations shall have the following meanings:

1.

Improved surface means a surface constructed of concrete, asphalt, brick pavers, or gravel at minimum of two inches in depth having positive drainage.

2.

Motor vehicle has the meaning set out in the Model Traffic Code for Colorado Municipalities as from time to time adopted by ordinance of the city council.

3.

Recreational vehicle means and includes: (i) a wheeled vehicle, required by the State to have a vehicular registration, built on a chassis that can be towed, hauled or driven and primarily designed to provide temporary living quarter for recreation, vacation and travel use, including, but not limited to, travel trailers, truck campers, tent trailers, pick-up campers, camping trailers, self-propelled motor homes, trailer coaches, mobile homes, buses and camper vans, and all other similar vehicles; and (ii) boats, recreational water craft (such as jet skis), snowmobiles, all-terrain vehicles, and similar recreational equipment.

4.

Trailer means any wheeled vehicle without motive power which is designed to be drawn by a motor vehicle, and includes without limitation any trailer, open or enclosed, use for utility, contractor's equipment or the transporting of livestock, recreational equipment or boats.

5.

Front yard means the yard between the side lot lines and measured horizontally at right angles from the front lot line to the principal structure.

C.

Penalty: Any person found guilty of violating any provision of this section shall be punished for each violation as provided in section 1.28.010. Each act or omission in violation of this section shall be deemed a separate violation and for each calendar day during which any violation continues, a separate violation shall be deemed to have been committed.

(Ord. No. 1537-2008, § 2, 8-5-2008)

A.

Purpose and intent. The purpose and intent of this section is to facilitate and encourage the use of electric vehicles, to expedite the establishment of convenient and cost-effective electric vehicle infrastructure, and establish the minimum requirements for such infrastructure to serve both short- and long-term parking needs.

B.

Definitions. The following definitions shall apply to this Section:

Commercial buildings, for this section, means commercial buildings and R-Occupancies that are covered by the International Building Code.

Electric vehicle (EV) means a vehicle registered for on-road use, primarily powered by an electric motor that draws current from a rechargeable storage source that is charged by being plugged into an electrical current source.

Electric vehicle (EV) capable light space means a designated parking space that is provided with conduit sized and rated for a minimum 40-amp, 208/240-Volt dedicated branch circuit and shall be no less than one inch in size and has sufficient physical space adjacent to the existing electrical equipment for future electric upgrades.

Electric vehicle (EV) capable space means a designated parking space that is provided with conduit sized and rated for a minimum 40-amp, 208/240-Volt dedicated branch circuit and shall be no less than one inch in size. Conduit must be continuous from the future or existing electrical panelboard or switchboard location(s) and end at a junction box or receptacle located within close proximity of the parking space. The electrical panel serving the parking space shall have sufficient capacity and physical space for a dual-pole, 40-amp breaker and shall be labeled, "For future electric vehicle supply." The conduit shall be sealed at the junction or outlet box that is capped off, with the conduit sealed and the cap labeled as, "For future electric vehicle charging."

Electric vehicle charging station—Private restricted use means an electric vehicle charging station that is:

1.

Privately owned and restricted access (e.g., single-family dwelling unit, executive parking, designated employee parking, assigned parking at multi-family residential building); or

2.

Publicly owned and restricted (e.g., fleet parking with no access to the general public).

Electric vehicle charging station—Public use means an electric vehicle charging station that is:

1.

Publicly owned and publicly available (e.g., Park-n-ride, public library parking lot, recreation and senior center lot, etc.); or

2.

Privately owned and available to visitors of the use (e.g., shopping center, hotel, office, etc.).

Electric vehicle charging stations (EVCS) means a public or private parking space that is served by battery charging station equipment that has as its primary purpose the transfer of electric energy (by conductive or inductive means) to a battery or other energy storage device in an electric vehicle.

Electric vehicle parking space means any marked parking space that identifies the use to be exclusively for the parking of an electric vehicle.

Electric vehicle (EV) ready space means a designated parking space that is provided with a dedicated branch circuit with wiring capable of supporting a minimum 40-ampere, 208/240-Volt circuit that terminates at a receptacle, plug, junction box, or an installed electric vehicle supply equipment within close proximity of the parking space. There shall be adequate reserved space in an electrical panelboard or switchboard to meet the electric vehicle requirements.

Electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) means the electrical conductors and associated equipment external to the electric vehicle that provide a connection between the premises wiring and the electric vehicle to provide electric vehicle charging.

Electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) installed space means a designated parking space with dedicated electric vehicle supply equipment capable of supplying a minimum 40-amp, dedicated circuit rated at 208/240 Volt from a building electrical panelboard.

Residential buildings, for this section, means dwellings that are covered by the International Residential Code.

C.

Number of required electric vehicle charging stations. The following table sets forth the number of required charging stations for all new development or redevelopments as required in chapter 15.18 of the Louisville Municipal Code. For each EVSE installed space beyond the minimum number of required spaces, a credit may be given for a required EV ready, EV capable, or EV capable light space.

1.

Requirements will be rounded up to the nearest whole number.

2.

Minimum electrical and hardware requirements for EVSE Installed, EV Ready, and EV Capable are set forth in chapter 15.18 of this Code.

3.

Minimum charging rate. Each installed EVSE shall comply with one of the following:

a.

Be capable of charging at a minimum rate of 6.2 kVA (or 30A at 208/240V).

b.

When serving multiple EVSE installed spaces and controlled by an energy management system providing load management, be capable of simultaneously sharing each EVSE installed space at a minimum charging rate of no less than 3.3 kVA.

D.

Permitted locations.

1.

EVCS are permitted in every zoning district when accessory to a principal permitted use. Such stations located at single-family and designated multi-family units shall be private restricted use only.

2.

If the primary use of the parcel is the retail electric charging of vehicles, then the use shall be considered an automotive fueling station for zoning purposes. Installation shall be located in zone districts which permit this use.

E.

General requirements.

1.

Accessible spaces. A charging station will be considered accessible if it is located adjacent to, and can serve, an accessible parking space as defined and required by the ADA. It is not necessary to designate the EVSE exclusively for the use of vehicles parked in the accessible space.

2.

EVCS—Public use shall be subject to the following requirements.

a.

The EVCSs shall be located in a manner that will be easily seen by the public for informational and security purposes.

b.

The EVCSs shall be located in desirable and convenient parking locations will serve as an incentive for the use of electric vehicles.

c.

The EVCSs must be operational during the normal business hours of the use(s) that it serves.

d.

The EVSE shall be maintained in all respects, including the functioning of equipment. A phone number or other contact information shall be provided on the equipment for reporting problems with the equipment or access to it.

e.

The property owner may collect a service fee for the use of EVSE.

F.

The requirements of this section shall be shall be implemented through the building permit process and shall apply to:

1.

All new construction, expansion or modification projects for which a building permit has not been issued as of November 24, 2021; and

2.

All planned unit developments for which a building permit has not been issued as of November 24, 2021, irrespective of whether such planned unit development was approved or approved and recorded prior to such date, unless a waiver was expressly granted through the planned unit development review process set forth in chapter 17.28.

(Ord. No. 1816-2021, § 1, 10-19-2021; Ord. No. 1828-2022, § 1, 5-3-2022; Ord. No. 1877-2024, § 1, 8-6-2024)