Port Washington North
City Zoning Code
City Zoning Code
ARTICLE XXIA
Electric Vehicle Charging Systems
§ 176-213 Definitions.
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
The use of an electric vehicle charging station by which electric vehicles are fuelled through the transfer of electricity into the vehicle battery.
A system for the charging of an electric vehicle. Components typically include a charging kiosk and transformer.
§ 176-214 Permit required.
A.
No person shall install an electric vehicle charging station within the Village of Port Washington North without a permit issued from the Building Department. Charging station permits shall become invalid unless the authorized installation is completed within six months of the date of the submitted application. Upon completion of the installation, the permittee must contact the Building Department and arrange for an inspection of the charging station to ensure compliance with all federal, state and local laws.
B.
It is the intention of the Port Washington North Village Board to encourage and streamline the permit process with regard to electric vehicle charging station permits. To that effect, the application shall consist of the following requirements:
(1)
All installations must comply with the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70.
(2)
All installations must comply with the New York State Building Code, New York State Residential Code, New York State Fire Code and New York State Plumbing Code.
(3)
Any person installing a charging station shall, prior to installation, notify the utility providing electric power to the property.
(4)
Each electric vehicle charging station shall include vehicle impact protection (bollards) or a similar structure.
(5)
Components for electric vehicle charging stations shall adhere to all of the setback requirements of the Village Code of the Village of Port Washington North.
(6)
No more than one charging station may be installed on any parcel of property.
(7)
Notwithstanding any district or zoning regulation in the Village of Port Washington North, electric vehicle charging stations shall be a permitted accessory use in all zoning districts.
§ 176-215 Waiver of fees.
All permit application fees for the charging station shall be waived, provided the installation has not been commenced or completed before a permit has been applied for or issued.