4.16.1. Introduction/purpose. It is the intent and purpose of this section to provide regulations regarding the installation of electric vehicle charging stations (EVCS) within the village. The village intends for charging facilities to be considered as a permitted accessory use when located within parking areas accessory to a permitted use, subject to the regulations described in this section.

4.16.2. Definitions. See section 3.2.

4.16.3. Applicability. This section shall apply to all publicly accessible EVCS installed in the village.

4.16.4. EVCS - Accessory use. EVCS installations within off street parking lots serving as the required parking for a permitted use are considered to be a permitted accessory use. The following regulations shall apply:

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Parking calculation. In new construction and existing parking lots, parking stalls designated for use as an EVCS shall not impact the calculation of required parking. In the event that a second existing stall must be used for the charging station equipment, both stalls shall still count to satisfy the parking requirement.

2.

Site plan review. The zoning administrator may refer a proposed EVCS for minor site plan review by the village board if it is determined that the proposed configuration does not clearly comply with this section, or in the event that more than ten percent of the existing parking stalls would be converted for use an EVCS.

3.

Design requirements. ECVS shall comply with the following requirements:

a.

Size. The EVCS structure shall be no more than eight feet in height and four feet in width.

b.

Informational signage. Signage identifying an EVCS parking space shall be a standard 12 inches x 18 inches parking sign, mounted on a pole or wall at a height of 60 inches to 80 inches. Additional information, such as usage restrictions, may be displayed on sign panel below the primary identification sign.

c.

Advertising displays. Advertising within the charging station structure may not exceed six square feet. Advertising displays shall be directed toward the ECVS parking stall. An electronic sign is permitted by may not include noise or strobe features.

d.

Visibility impacts. All equipment, signage, and landscaping shall be placed to prevent obstruction to visibility.

e.

Equipment. Equipment associated with ECVS shall be located and maintained to prevent hazardous conditions. Charging cables shall retract and shall not extend across walking paths to prevent tripping hazards.

f.

Pavement markings. Pavement markings identifying the EVCS are permitted, but shall not extend beyond the parking stall into the drive aisle.

g.

Landscaping. Landscaping may be required in the event that site plan review is required per subsection 4.16.4b.

h.

Setbacks. Equipment and signage associated with an ECVS may not be located closer than ten feet to any property line.

i.

Appearance. Accent lighting may be incorporated into the charging station to help users locate the ECVS. Effects that may distract drivers (such as excessively bright lights, strobes, and motion effects) are prohibited. Accent lighting shall be identified during permitting to determine compliance with this section.

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Accessibility. Electric vehicle charging parking space designs and site requirements for accessibility to and from parking spaces, facilities, buildings, and other elements must comply with the technical accessibility requirements of ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) and ABA (Architectural Barriers Act) accessibility standards. The EV charging station design must comply with ADA and ABA requirements for operable parts and other accessibility standards. Parking space signage should indicate whether the space is for ADA parking only or whether the space can be used by non-ADA vehicles to park under conditions specified by the signage.

4.16.5. EVCS - Primary use. A primary use EVCS is subject to the zoning restrictions of each district with respect to use and bulk regulations. A primary use EVCS is intended to be reviewed in a manner comparable to a gas station. It is anticipated that most primary use EVCS locations will offer level 3 charging, and may include accessory features such as a customer lounge and/or convenience store.

(Ord. No. 2025-014, § III, 2-4-25)