New Auburn Village City Zoning Code
ARTICLE VIII
Performance Standards
§ 350-70 Purpose.
The purpose of this article is to promote public safety and welfare by establishing standards and minimum requirements for traffic visibility, loading, off-street parking, fencing, screening, and general welfare standards.
§ 350-71 Traffic visibility triangle.
A.
Vision setback lines at the intersection of public streets are hereby established as follows:
(1)
Across each sector between intersecting streets, a vision setback line shall be established by a straight line connecting two points of the intersecting street right-of-way lines, which points are located 20 feet from the intersection of said right-of-way lines.
B.
In the vision setback area, no structure of any kind shall be permitted which exceeds a height of two feet above the elevation of the center of the intersection, except for necessary highway and traffic signs and public utility lines, nor shall any plant material or natural growth be permitted which obscures safe vision of the approaches to the intersection.
C.
The requirements for vision setback lines shall not apply within the Village's Central Business District.
§ 350-72 General parking and loading requirements.
Scope of regulations. The off-street parking and loading provisions of this chapter shall apply as follows:
A.
For all buildings and structures erected after the effective date of this chapter, accessory parking and loading shall be according to the provisions of this chapter.
B.
Where the intensity of the use of any building, structure or premises shall be increased, additional parking to match the increased intensity of use shall be provided.
C.
Wherever an existing building or structure is converted to a new use, parking shall be provided according to the requirements of the new use.
D.
Any existing parking and loading serving any type of use may not be reduced below the requirements of this chapter.
§ 350-73 Off-street parking space requirements.
A.
General provisions.
(1)
Minimum size regulations. Each parking space shall not be less than 180 square feet in area, 18 feet in length and 10 feet in width, exclusive of aisles and access drives.
(2)
Access. Each off-street parking space shall open directly upon an aisle or driveway designed to provide safe and efficient means of vehicular access to such parking space. All off-street parking facilities shall be designed with appropriate means of vehicular access to a street or alley in a manner which will least interfere with traffic movement.
(3)
Computing requirements. In computing the number of spaces required, the following rules shall govern:
(b)
Provision of parking spaces, shared jointly by several persons in the same block or in the same vicinity is permissible, in which case the number of spaces required shall be the sum total of the individual requirements, provided that where it is found by the Planning Commission, upon application thereto, that the parking demand generated by the different uses included in any joint arrangement to provide parking spaces required herein occurs at distinctly different times, as in the case of a theater generating demand for parking after normal daytime business hours and a store generating demand for parking during such daytime hours, and in similar cases, the Planning Commission may reduce the total number of parking spaces to be jointly provided.
(c)
Where parking spaces are calculated according to the number of employees, the number of employees on the main shift shall be used to compute the number of spaces required.
(4)
Location of parking facilities. All parking spaces required herein shall be located on the same lot with the building or use served, except that where the number of spaces are provided collectively or used jointly by two or more buildings or establishments, the required spaces may be located not to exceed 300 feet from any building served.
(5)
Screening. Any off-street parking area, other than that provided for single-family dwelling units, which abuts a single-family residential district, shall provide a planting screen, landscaped fence or wall, at least four feet in height along the side abutting the single-family residential district, unless exempted by the Village Board.
(6)
Lighting. Lights provided in any parking area shall be hooded or beamed so as not to create undesirable glare or illumination on adjacent residential property.
(7)
Yards. Parking may be allowed in the required yards with the exception of the following:
(a)
In any off-street parking area, which abuts a single-family residential district, no vehicles shall be allowed to park closer than 10 feet to the abutting lot line between the districts.
(b)
No parking shall be allowed within the first 15 feet of the required front yard in all residential districts and the conservancy district. No parking shall be allowed within the first 10 feet of the required front yard in all commercial and industrial districts.
(8)
Surfacing. Any off-street parking area, other than that provided for single- and two-family dwelling units, having a capacity for more than four vehicles shall be hard surfaced, unless exempted by the Village Board.
B.
Parking spaces required. In all districts, except the Central Business District, there shall be provided at the time any building or structure is erected or structurally altered, off-street parking spaces in accordance with the following requirements:
Type of Use | Parking Spaces Required |
|---|---|
Animal hospitals | 1 space per employee plus 4 additional spaces. |
Athletic fields, including softball fields, tennis courts, or similar uses | As determined by the Plan Commission to serve the public |
Bowling alleys | 2 spaces per lane plus the requirements for connected commercial uses, such as eating or drinking establishments |
Business, professional offices, or banks | 1 space per 200 square feet of floor area |
Churches | 1 space per 5 seats of the main assembly area |
Elementary and junior high schools | 2 spaces per classroom (if the school includes a public assembly facility, the public assembly facility requirements shall govern, if it is greater) |
Funeral homes or mortuaries | 20 per chapel, plus 1 space per vehicle kept on the premises |
High schools | 1 space per 5 students plus 1 space per employee (if the school includes a public assembly facility, the public assembly facility requirements shall govern, if it is greater) |
Hospitals, convalescent and nursing homes, and similar institutions | 1 space per 4 beds plus 1 space per employee on the major shift |
Hotel and motels | 1 space per rental unit plus 1 space per employee on the major shift |
Manufacturing and processing plants, warehouses, wholesale establishments, research laboratories, and similar uses | 1 space per employee on the major shift, plus 1 space per business vehicle normally kept on the premises and five additional spaces for the main office |
Medical and dental clinics | 5 spaces per doctor |
Multiple-family dwellings | Efficiency, one- and two-bedroom units - 1.5 spaces per dwelling unit. |
Three or more bedrooms - 2 spaces per dwelling unit. | |
Museums and libraries | 1 space for each 200 square feet of floor area. |
Child-care centers | 1 space for each 2 staff members, plus 1 space for each 10 children, based on maximum occupancy load. |
Parks and playgrounds | As determined by the Plan Commission to serve the public. |
Planned unit developments | Provided on the required space for each individual use, with final approval by Village Board. |
Private clubs, lodge halls | 1 space for every 100 square feet of floor area. |
Public assembly facilities providing for seated audiences | 1 space per 3 seats. |
Restaurants, taverns, nightclubs, etc. | 1 space per 50 square feet of floor area or 1 space per 6 seats, whichever is greater. |
Retail and customer service establishments | 1 space per 200 square feet of floor area. |
Single- and two-family dwellings | 2 spaces per dwelling unit. |
§ 350-74 Storage and parking of recreational vehicles.
Permitted parking or storage of recreational vehicles. In all residential districts provided for in this chapter, it is permissible to park or store a recreational vehicle or boat and boat trailer on private property in the following manner:
A.
No part of the unit may extend over the public sidewalk or public right-of-way.
B.
Parking is permitted only for storage purposes. Recreational vehicles or boats shall not be:
(1)
Used for dwelling purposes, except for overnight sleeping for a maximum of 14 days in any one calendar year. Cooking is not permitted at any time.
(2)
Permanently connected to sewer lines, water lines or electricity. The recreational vehicle may be connected to electricity temporarily for charging batteries and other purposes.
(3)
Used for storage or goods, materials, or equipment other than those items considered to be part of the unit or essential for its immediate use.
E.
The recreational vehicle or boat shall be owned by the resident on whose property the unit is parking for storage.
F.
The recreational vehicle or boat shall have current registration.
§ 350-75 Storage of trucks, tractors, and road machinery.
A.
Truck parking in residential districts. No motor vehicle over 12,000 gross vehicle weight rated capacity bearing a commercial license, including school buses, and no commercially licensed trailers, including semitrailers, shall be parked or stored in a residential district, except when loading, unloading, or rendering a service.
B.
Semitractors and road machinery. No person shall park, keep, or maintain on properties zoned residential the following types of vehicles: tractor-trailers, semitrailers, dump trucks, and road machinery. Said vehicles may not be kept or parked on said premises whether or not they are in enclosed buildings, except for the purposes of unloading or servicing the premises.
§ 350-76 Temporary use of storage containers.
A. CONTAINER(1) (2) (3)
Definitions. As used in this section:
Includes, but not be limited to, the following items:
POLYSTRUCTURE/POLYSHELTERStructures with a frame of steel or other material which is covered by plastic, polyurethane, vinyl, canvas, or other similar flexibility sheeting material.
SHIPPING CONTAINERA steel box used for intermodal shipping products and materials between locations. Such containers are designed and constructed to standards established by the International Organization for Standards (ISO) and are typically 10, 20, 30 or 40 feet long.
STORAGE PODA box container constructed of wood, steel, or other similar materials such as "Portable on Demand Storage" also known as "PODS®."
B.
Containers prohibited with exceptions. Except as described herein, the following shall not be placed for storage or residential use in any zoning district in the Village: shipping containers, semitrailers, truck bodies, mobile offices, storage pods, polystructures, or other similar conveyances either with or without wheels.
C.
Permit required. An individual, firm, or corporation must first obtain a zoning permit from the Village before installing, or placing any temporary container for construction, remodeling or moving purposes within the Village. The placement of any temporary container is limited to six months with a permit from the Zoning Administrator. Placement of temporary containers for a time duration greater than six months but no more than 12 months requires approval from the Village Board.
D.
Container placement. A container may be located in the driveway or yard, provided it is placed on a pad consisting of stone, gravel, concrete, asphalt, or a combination of those materials. Temporary containers are not to block any portion of streets or sidewalks. Any lawn that is disturbed by the placement or removal of a temporary container or that has been covered by a stone or gravel pad must be restored to its original or better condition in a timely manner after a temporary container is removed.
E.
Permanent use exemption for the I-1 and I-2 Industrial Districts. Containers or similar conveyances may be permanently placed outdoors and used for storage in the industrial districts in accordance with the following requirements:
(1)
The use of this container, including its contents, shall be accessory to the principal building or use of the premises.
(2)
A container shall not be permitted on vacant lots.
(3)
A container shall be located in the rear yard only and shall be placed on a pad consisting of stone, gravel, concrete, asphalt, or a combination of those materials.
(4)
The container location shall comply with setback requirements as if it were an accessory building. Where a residential use is immediately adjacent to the proposed location of a container, the minimum setback may be increased in combination with required screening or fencing as determined by the Village.
(5)
Additional requirements that may be determined by the Village include painting to match the color of the principal building, fencing, landscaping, lighting, architectural modifications, maintenance standards and site improvements to manage stormwater drainage.
(6)
The removal of a container may be ordered by the Village due to lack of maintenance or if it becomes a public nuisance. The cost for such removal shall be paid by the property owner. If the property owner is negligent in paying for its removal, the Village may charge the removal against the property.
§ 350-77 Off-street loading.
A.
General provisions.
(1)
Required for occupancy. Loading and unloading facilities shall be provided prior to occupancy for every commercial or industrial building hereafter erected or altered, and shall be maintained as long as such building is occupied or unless equivalent facilities are provided in conformance with the regulations of this chapter.
(2)
Planning commission waiver. The Planning Commission may waive loading requirements dependent upon the character of the proposed use or the impracticality of adding loading docks to existing buildings. The Planning Commission may allow two or more uses to cooperatively provide off-street loading spaces, subject to the assurance of permanent availability.
(3)
Site plan for off-street loading required. Detailed drawings of off-street loading facilities shall be submitted for approval by the Planning Commission. The Planning Commission may require structural and landscape features such as bumper guards, curbs, walls, fences, shrubs, ground cover, or hedges to further carry out the screening objectives of this Code.
(4)
Allocation of use. Space required and allocated for any off-street loading facility shall not, while so allocated, be used to satisfy the space requirements for off-street parking. An off-street loading space shall not be used for repairing or servicing of motor vehicles.
(5)
Location of facility. All required loading facilities shall be related to the function of the building and use to be served and located so as not to interfere with access and driveways.
(6)
Access driveways. Each required off-street loading space shall be designed for direct vehicular access by means of a driveway, or driveways, to a public street; provided, however, that loading shall not be from the public right-of-way except in situations of existing commercial facilities in the Central Business District where no other opportunities for loading exist. Generally, where servicing is provided from a public right-of-way, the following principles shall be followed:
(7)
Minimum size criteria. A required off-street loading space shall be at least 12 feet wide by at least 40 feet in length. The above area shall be exclusive of the maneuvering space, and each loading facility shall have a vertical clearance of at least 14 feet.
B.
Minimum space required. Every building having over 5,000 square feet of gross floor area shall be provided with at least one truck loading space. The following minimum number of spaces shall be required:
Use | Gross Floor Area (square feet) | Loading Space(s) |
|---|---|---|
Retail establishments | Under 20,000 20,000 — 50,000 50,000 — 100,000 | 1 2 3 |
Printing, publishing, warehouses, storage establishments | Under 40,000 40,000 — 100,000 | 1 2 |
Servicing, cleaning, repairing, testing, or manufactured establishments | Under 40,000 40,000 — 100,000 | 1 2 |
All uses: 1 additional loading space for each 100,000 square feet or major fraction thereof of gross floor area so used in excess of 100,000 square feet. When the determination of requirements results in a fractional space, any fraction of 1/2 or less shall be disregarded. Any fraction of more than 1/2 shall count as one loading space. | ||
(1)
In the case of any use which is not specifically mentioned in the table above, the provisions for a similar use which is so mentioned shall apply. The Planning Commission shall make all such determinations.
§ 350-78 Fencing.
A.
Fences must be kept in good repair. Decorative sides must face outward. Supporting members or braces shall be on the inside and flat faces on the outside. If two faces are used, each face shall be of the same type and finish.
B.
Residential fencing standards:
(1)
Perimeter fences are those located within five feet of the lot line. These cannot exceed six feet in height and cannot be forward of the front face of the house, except as provided below.
(2)
Fences, perimeter or otherwise, in front yard, shall be decorative only; at least 50% of their bulk must be air space and they must be not more than four feet in height.
C.
Temporary fences. Fences erected for the protection of planting or to warn of a construction hazard, or for similar purposes, shall be clearly visible or marked with colored streamers or other such warning devices at four-foot intervals. Such fences shall comply with the setback requirements set forth in this section. Temporary fences shall not be erected for more than 45 days.
D.
Prohibited fences. With the exception of the Agricultural and Intensive Agricultural District, fences may not have t-posts, chicken wire, woven wire, barbed wire, razor wire, electric wire, hazardous wire edges or similar materials.
§ 350-79 Screening.
A.
In commercial and industrial districts, mechanical equipment (heating, air conditioners and ventilation) that will be readily visible when viewed from ground level from other properties or from major public ways should be softened by screening or covered in a manner that forms an integral part of the building design. Rooftop equipment may require the use of an extended parapet wall or other integrated roof form.
B.
In commercial and industrial districts, external garbage or refuse containers shall be screened by walls, fences, berms, or effective landscaping, or combinations thereof.
C.
Outdoor storage/display areas shall be limited.
(1)
In commercial and industrial districts, all outdoor storage shall be screened. The screening required shall consist of a fence or wall not less than five feet high. The fence or wall shall be constructed in a manner and of such materials to impair the direct vision of the outdoor storage.
(2)
The storage of materials, fuel, scrap, inoperative vehicles, and similar objects in places that are readily visible from public rights-of-way or parts of neighboring properties where a significant amount of viewing is expected shall be minimized, and where necessary, shall be effectively screened.
D.
Planting or other suitable screening including fences or freestanding walls shall be required where deemed necessary for screening or enclosure purposes by the Village Board, upon the recommendation of the Plan Commission, such as, around outdoor storage yards and industrial property lines, salvage yards, refuse disposal sites, quarries and mines, mobile home parks, and trailer camps. Such provisions shall be required to the extent needed to provide for: screening of objectionable views, adequate shade, enclosure of storage materials, public health and safety, and a suitable setting for the particular use.
E.
Maintenance. All screenings, fences, and walls required by this chapter shall be maintained so as not to prove an objectionable view by themselves.
§ 350-80 Noise.
No operation or activity shall transmit any noise exceeding 75 dBA from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. and 65 dBA from 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. beyond the property line. The following noises are exempt from the regulations:
§ 350-81 Vibration.
A.
No operation or activity shall transmit any physical vibration that is above the vibration perception threshold of an individual at or beyond the property line of the source. Vibration perception threshold means the minimum ground- or structure-borne vibrational motion necessary to cause a normal person to be aware of the vibration by such direct means as, but not limited to, sensation by touch or visual observation of moving objects.
B.
Vibrations not directly under control of the property user and vibrations from temporary construction or maintenance activities shall be exempt from the above standard.
§ 350-82 External lighting.
No operation or activity shall produce any intense glare or lighting with the source directly visible beyond the property boundary.
§ 350-83 Odor.
No operation or activity shall emit any substance or combination of substances in such quantities that create an objectionable odor as defined in § NR 429.03, Wis. Adm. Code.
§ 350-84 Particulate and visible emissions.
No operation or activity shall emit into the ambient air from any direct or portable source any matter that will affect visibility in the excess of the limitations established in Ch. NR 431, Wis. Adm. Code.
§ 350-85 Hazardous pollutants.
No operation or activity shall emit any hazardous substances in such a quantity, concentration or duration as to be injurious to human health or property, and all emissions of hazardous substances shall not exceed the limitations established in Ch. NR 445, Wis. Adm. Code.
§ 350-86 Additional performance standards for commercial and industrial districts.
A.
Site design.
(1)
An overall site amenities theme and materials palette shall be presented and approved by the Village as part of a site plan review process required under § 350-132.
(2)
Buildings along with trees and landscaping shall be predominant. Parking lots and freestanding signs shall be secondary features of a site.
(3)
Loading docks or delivery doors shall be placed to reduce visibility from residential areas or public streets.
(4)
To ensure that building entrances are welcoming and easily identifiable from the street and sidewalks, the principal entry for persons to the building shall be marked by an architectural element such as a building canopy, large entry doors, or landscaping with seating.
(5)
Pedestrian and bicycle connections into and out of the site shall be clearly defined. Pedestrian access to the building shall be visually and functionally clear and shall offer convenient access.
(6)
Provide accessible and high-quality bicycle parking. Bicycle racks shall be placed within 50 feet of the primary entrance of the building they are intended to service.
(7)
Parking lots shall have decorative landscape treatment at the perimeter of the lot and, for larger lots, in island areas within the lot, to provide break-up of the expanse of paving.
(8)
All sites shall be planned and constructed so that surface drainage drains from structures.
B.
Building architecture, mass, and articulation.
(1)
An overall architectural theme and building materials palette shall be presented and approved by the Village as part of the site review process.
(2)
Buildings shall include articulation along the facades facing and visible from public rights-of-way; flat blank walls are not allowed.
(3)
Building masses and long, straight fronts and sides (relative to the overall length of the building) that are visually accessible shall be broken up and made more variegated with stagers and offsets, with landscaping or surficial features or with accumulation of mass in the form of small, related units.
(4)
Any side of the building visible from a street or public open space shall be given architectural treatment utilizing windows, awnings, or other architectural details.
C.
Landscaping and lighting.
(1)
The proposed site shall provide landscaping of sufficient height and density to accomplish positive visual impact and complement the site and building.
(2)
Exterior lighting shall be established, directed, and maintained so as not to be cast directly on public right-of-way or occupied structures or neighboring properties or be lighted in intensity or colors seriously disturbing to neighboring properties.
§ 350-87 Electric vehicle infrastructure.
A.
Intent. The intent of this section is to facilitate and encourage the use of electric vehicles and to expedite the establishment of a convenient, cost-effective electric vehicle infrastructure that such use necessitates.
B.
Definitions. For the purposes of this section, the following definitions shall apply.
(1)
ACCESSIBLE ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATION – An electric vehicle charging station where the battery charging station is located within accessible reach of a barrier-free access aisle and electrical vehicle.
(2)
BATTERY CHARGING STATION – An electrical component assembly or cluster of component assemblies designed specifically to charge batteries within electric vehicles.
(3)
BATTERY ELECTRIC VEHICLE – Any vehicle that operates exclusively on electrical energy from an off-board source that is stored in the vehicle's batteries, and produces zero tailpipe emissions or pollution when stationary or operating.
(4)
CHARGING LEVELS – The standardized indicators of electrical force, or voltage, at which an electric vehicle's battery is recharged. The terms "Level 1," "Level 2" and "Level 3" are the most common charging levels, and include the following specifications:
(5)
ELECTRIC VEHICLE – Any vehicle that is licensed and registered for operation on public and private highways, roads, and streets; either partially or exclusively, on electrical energy from the grid, or an off-board source, that is stored on-board via a battery for motive purpose. "Electric vehicle" includes:
(6)
ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATION – 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. An electric vehicle charging station equipped with Level 1 or Level 2 charging equipment is permitted outright as an accessory use to any principal use.
(7)
ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATION, PRIVATE RESTRICTION USE – An electric vehicle charging station that is:
(8)
ELECTRIC VEHICLE INFRASTRUCTURE – Conduit/wiring, structures, machinery, and equipment necessary and integral to support an electric vehicle, including battery charging stations and rapid charging stations.
(9)
ELECTRIC VEHICLE PARKING SPACE – Any marked parking space that identifies the use to be exclusively for the parking of an electric vehicle.
(10)
NONELECTRIC VEHICLE – Any motor vehicle that does not meet the definition of electric vehicle.
(11)
Plug-in hybrid electric vehicle. An electric vehicle that:
(a)
Contains an internal combustion engine and also allows power to be delivered to drive wheels by an electric motor;
(b)
Charges its battery primarily by connecting to the grid or other off-board electrical source;
(c)
May additionally be able to sustain battery charge using an on-board internal-combustion-driven generator; and
(d)
Has the ability to travel powered by electricity.
C.
Permitted locations.
(1)
Level 1 and Level 2 electric vehicle charging stations are permitted in every zoning district, when accessory to the primary permitted use. Such stations located at single-family, multifamily, and mobile home park dwellings shall be designated as private restricted use only. Installation shall be subject to a building permit administered by the Building Inspector.
(2)
Level 3 electric vehicle charging stations are permitted in the C-2, I-1, and I-2 districts, when accessory to the primary permitted use. Installation shall be subject to a building permit administered by the Building Inspector.
D.
Readiness recommendations.
(1)
Residential. In order to proactively plan for and accommodate the anticipated future growth in market demand for electric vehicles, it is strongly encouraged, but not required, that all new residential homes with garages be constructed to provide a 220-240 volt/40 amp outlet on a dedicated circuit and in close proximity to designated vehicle parking to accommodate the potential future hardwire installation of a Level 2 electric vehicle charging station.
(2)
Commercial and Industrial. In order to proactively plan for and accommodate the anticipated future growth in market demand for electric vehicles, it is strongly encouraged, but not required that all new and expanded commercial and industrial parking areas provide the electrical capacity necessary to accommodate the future hardwire installation of Level 2 electric vehicle charging stations. It is recommended that a typical parking lot have a minimum ratio of 2% of the total parking spaced be prepared by such stations.
E.
General requirements in multifamily residential, commercial and industrial development.
(1)
Parking.
(a)
An electrical vehicle charging station space may be included in the calculation for minimum required parking spaces required in accordance with § 350-73.
(b)
Public electric vehicle charging stations are reserved for parking and charging electric vehicles only. Electric vehicles may be parking in any space designed for public parking, subject to the restrictions that would apply to any other vehicle that would park in that space.
(2)
Accessible spaces. It is strongly encouraged, but not required, that a minimum of one accessible electric vehicle station be provided. Accessible electric vehicle charging stations should be located in close proximity to the building or facility entrance and connected to a barrier-free accessible route of travel.
(3)
Lighting. Site lighting shall be provided where an electric vehicle charging station is installed, unless charging is for daytime purposes only.
(4)
Equipment standards and protection.
(a)
Battery charging station outlets and connected devices shall be no less than 36 inches and no higher than 48 inches from the surface when mounted. Equipment mounted on pedestals, lighting posts, bollards, or other devices shall be designed and located as to not impede pedestrian travel or create trip hazards on sidewalks.
(b)
Adequate battery charging station protection, such as concrete-filled steel bollards, shall be used. Curbing may be used in lieu of bollards, if the battery charging station is setback a minimum of 24 inches from the face of the curb.
(5)
Usage fees. The property owner is not restricted from collecting a service fee for the use of an electric vehicle charging station made available to visitors of the property.
(6)
Signage.
(a)
Information shall be posted identifying voltage and amperage levels and any time of use, fees, or safety information related to the electric vehicle charging station.
(b)
Each electric vehicle charging station space shall be posted with signage indicating the space is only for electric vehicle charging purposes. For purposes of this subsection, "charging" means that an electric vehicle is parked at an electric vehicle charging station and is connected to the battery charging station equipment. Restrictions shall be included on the signage if removal provisions are to be enforced by the property owner.
(7)
Maintenance. Electric vehicle charging stations shall be maintained in all respects, including the functioning of the equipment. A phone number or other contact information shall be provided on the equipment for reporting when it is not functioning, or other problems are encountered.