Planning Commission Agenda and Packet 2021 09 09

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Planning Commission Staff Report September 9, 2021 The draft ordinance includes a purpose and intent statement, definitions of terms used within the ordinance, the required number, permitted locations, and general requirements. Each section is further described below: • Purpose and Intent. The purpose and intent statement sets forth the rationale for the new section and the basis for approval. The draft languages follows: 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, to future -proof building stock as electric vehicle adoption accelerates, and establish the minimum requirements for such infrastructure to serve both short and long-term parking needs. Definitions. The draft ordinance includes the following definition of terms to aid in understanding the intent of the requirements: o Electric vehicle charging stations o Electric vehicle charging station — private restricted use o Electric vehicle charging station — public use o Electric vehicle parking space Number of required electric vehicle charging stations. The draft ordinance sets forth the number of Level 2 stations required for new development and major redevelopment, or for new parking areas. It also establishes additional categories to installation of electric capacity and conduit for ease of future installation. These categories, defined within Title 15 are: o EVSE Installed Space: A designated parking space with dedicated electric vehicle supply equipment installed. o EV Ready Space: A designated parking space that is provided with a dedicated branch circuit with wiring capable of supporting a 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. o EV Capable Space: A designated parking space that is provided with conduit sized and rated for a 40-amp, 208/240-Volt dedicated branch circuit and shall be no less than 1" 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. 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. 2