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Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance revising the City Code by making a Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment, ZTA No. 2024-03, thereby revising Appendix C - Zoning Ordinance, Part 2 (Residential Districts), 2-200 (Use Regulations), Section 2-203 "Residential Districts: Schedule of Permitted Uses," Part 3 (Nonresidential Districts), 3-200 (Use Regulations), Section 3-203 "Nonresidential Districts: Schedule of Permitted Uses," 3-700 (Accessory Structure Regulations), and Part 6 (Definitions), 6-100 (Definitions and Interpretation of Terms), Section 6-102 "Definitions" for the purpose of establishing regulations for accessory electric vehicle charging stations and amending the City Code, Chapter 13 (Signs) for the purpose of adding a new fueling station sign type.
(The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the zoning text amendment. The Zoning Text Amendment was postponed at the August 5, 2024, City Council meeting.)
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Currently, the Zoning Ordinance does not address electric vehicle (EV) charging. Staff is proposing an amendment that would establish regulations for EV charging that is accessory to other permitted uses. Issues addressed include permitted locations, setback requirements, and fencing.
On July 22, 2024, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval (7-0) of Zoning Text Amendment No. 2024-03. The Commission also recommended staff look into the possibility of providing handicapped accessibility to charging stations.
At the August 5, 2024, City Council meeting, it was consensus to be less restrictive on the number of required parking spaces that can be used for EV charging. Staff has revised the proposed ordinance, addressing the comments received from the August 5, 2024, City Council meeting. Additionally, staff will present information regarding advertising on EV charging stations.
Recommended/Desired Action
Following the public hearing, staff recommends approval of the ordinance.
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