§ 154.128. ELECTRIC VEHICLE PARKING.

Purpose: The intent of this section is to remove barriers to the use of electric vehicles, expedite and promote the development of safe, convenient, and cost-effective electric vehicle infrastructure to support the use of electric vehicles, and protect the environment by reducing vehicle emissions.

(A)

Permitted Locations:

(1)

Retail Charging, Accessory Use:

a.

Level 1 and Level 2 Charging Stations: Level 1 and level 2 charging stations are permitted in every zoning district, when accessory to the primary permitted use of said district. Charging stations located at single-family and multiple-family dwellings shall be designated as private use only. Installation of charging stations shall be subject to permit approval. All necessary permits must be obtained prior to the installation of any charging station.

b.

Level 3 (DC Fast) Charging Stations: Level 3 (DC fast) charging stations are permitted only in business and manufacturing districts when accessory to the primary permitted use. All necessary building and electrical permits must be obtained prior to the installation of any charging station. Installation thereof shall be subject to permit approval.

(2)

Retail Charging Primary Use: If the primary use of a parcel is the retail charging of electric vehicle batteries, then the use shall be considered an automobile service station for zoning purposes.

(B)

Station Requirements and Design Criteria:

(1)

Charging Station Space Requirements:

a.

Minimum Requirements: A charging station space may be included in the calculation for minimum parking spaces that are required pursuant to other village and state regulations; however, the designation of a parking space exclusively for use by electric vehicles shall not have a negative impact on the parking demand within the village. The director of community development or his or her designee may require the removal of this exclusive designation if, in his or her sole discretion, said designation creates any parking issues within the village.

b.

Number: No minimum number of charging station spaces is required.

(2)

Charging Station Space Location and Design Criteria:

a.

Where provided, spaces for charging station purposes are required to include the following:

i.

Maintenance: Charging station equipment, bollards and parking spaces shall be maintained in all respects. The property owner of the equipment shall be responsible for the maintenance of the charging station and shall provide warranty and service for the charging stations and infrastructure for the duration of their useful life. A phone number or other contact information shall be provided on the charging station equipment for reporting purposes when the equipment is not functioning or other equipment problems are encountered.

ii.

Accessibility: Where charging station equipment is provided within a pedestrian circulation area, such as a sidewalk or other accessible route to a building entrance, the charging station equipment shall be located so as not to interfere with accessibility requirements of the Illinois Accessibility Code or other applicable accessibility standards.

iii.

Lighting: Where charging station equipment is installed, adequate site lighting shall be provided in accordance with village ordinances and regulations.

iv.

Charging Station Equipment: Charging station outlets and connector devices shall be no less than thirty-six inches (36") and no higher than forty-eight inches (48") from the ground or pavement surface where mounted, and shall contain a retraction device and/or a place to hang permanent cords and connectors a sufficient and safe distance above the ground or pavement surface. Equipment shall be mounted on pedestals, and located as to not impede pedestrian travel or create trip hazards on sidewalks.

v.

Charging Station Equipment Protection: Adequate charging station equipment protection, such as barrier curbing, concrete filled steel bollards, or similar shall be used.

vi.

Usage Fees: An owner of a charging station is not prohibited from collecting a fee for the use of a charging station, in accordance with applicable state and federal regulations. Fees shall be prominently displayed on the charging station.

vii.

Notification: Information on the charging station, identifying voltage and amperage levels and time of use, fees, or safety information.

viii.

Location: Electric vehicle charging station equipment is encouraged in landscaped areas. When located within a parking lot, electric vehicle charging station equipment shall be centrally located between parking spaces to avoid vehicle conflicts.

ix.

Pavement Marking: Any and all pavement markings shall be in compliance with section 154.122 of this Code. Any and all pavement markings shall be the color white or yellow and shall match the color used for all other parking stalls. No additional stencil will be permitted.

(3)

Data Collection: To allow for maintenance and notification, the village shall require the owners of public charging stations to provide information on the charging station's geographic location, date of installation, equipment type and model, and owner contact information to the village manager or his/her designee.

(C)

Quantity and Location Requirements:

(1)

Residential: In order to proactively plan for and accommodate the anticipated growth in market demand for electric vehicles, it is strongly encouraged, but not required, that all new one-family and multiple-family homes with garages be constructed to provide a 220-240 volt/40 amp outlet on a dedicated circuit in close proximity to designated vehicle parking to accommodate the potential future hardwire installation of a level 2 charging station.

(2)

Nonresidential: 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 nonresidential development parking areas provide the electrical capacity necessary to accommodate the future hardwire installation of level 2 charging stations. It is recommended that a typical parking lot (e.g., one thousand (1,000) or less parking spaces) have a minimum ratio of two percent (2%) of the total parking spaces prepared for such stations.

(3)

Accessible Charging Stations: Any location where electric vehicle charging stations are installed shall be required to have at least one (1) parking space equipped with an accessible charging station. Accessible charging stations should be located in close proximity to the building or facility entrance and shall be connected to a barrier-free accessible route of travel to and from the building or facility. It is not necessary to designate the accessible charging station exclusively for the use of disabled persons. Accessible charging stations shall be maintained in compliance with the Americans with Disability Acts of 1990, 42 U.S.C. § 12101 and all applicable state and federal laws.

(D)

Signage:

(1)

All electric vehicle charging stations shall comply with all village sign regulations except this provision supersedes section 119.37 of this Code with respect to electric vehicle charging station signage only.

(2)

On-site advertising is allowed on an electric vehicle charging station only when it is an integral part of the electric vehicle charging station. All advertising is limited to the promotion of goods, services and products of the owner and tenants on-site where the electric vehicle charging station is located. The on-site advertising may consist of static images that change no faster than once every ten (10) seconds or a continuous video on a LED screen. No advertisement shall play or emit any sound. Except as indicated in this section, the size of any on-site advertising signage shall not exceed four (4) square feet in gross surface area for each exposed face, nor exceed an aggregate gross surface area of six (6) square feet. On-site advertising signage on a video screen shall not exceed an aggregate gross surface area of one-fourth (0.25) square feet. If the electric vehicle charging station is located at a shopping center greater than five hundred thousand (500,000) square feet in total size, the size of any on-site advertising signage shall not exceed eleven (11) square feet in gross surface area for each exposed face, nor exceed an aggregate gross surface area of sixteen (16) square feet.

(3)

Each charging station space shall be posted with signage indicating days and hours of operation if time limits or tow away provisions are to be enforced.

(E)

License Required:

(1)

Any person or entity owning or operating an electric vehicle charging station within the village must obtain a vending machine license pursuant to section 119.30 et seq. of this Code.

(Ord. 19-009 , passed 2-12-2019)