Scotch Plains City Zoning Code
§ 23-7A.1
Purpose.
[Added 3-21-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-4]
The purpose of this section is to promote and encourage the use of electric vehicles by requiring the safe and efficient installation of EVSE and Make-Ready parking spaces through municipal parking regulations and other standards. EVSE and Make-Ready parking spaces will support the State's transition to an electric transportation sector, reducing automobile air pollution, greenhouse gas emissions, and stormwater runoff contaminants. The goals are to:
a.
Provide adequate and convenient EVSE and Make-Ready parking spaces to serve the needs of the traveling public.
b.
Provide opportunities for residents to have safe and efficient personal EVSE located at or near their place of residence.
c.
Provide the opportunity for non-residential uses to supply EVSE to their customers and employees.
d.
Create standard criteria to encourage and promote safe, efficient, and cost-effective electric vehicle charging opportunities in all zones and settings for convenience of service to those that use electric vehicles.