17.72.090 Electric vehicle charging station spaces.
A. Purpose. For all parking lots or garages, except those that include restricted electric vehicle charging stations.
B. Number. No minimum number of charging station spaces is required.
C. Minimum Parking Requirements. An electric vehicle charging station space may be included in the calculation for minimum required off-street parking spaces that are required pursuant to GHMC 17.72.030.
D. Design Standards. Off-street electric vehicle charging station spaces shall meet the provisions of GHMC 17.72.020, Off-street parking design standards.
E. Location and Design Criteria. The provision of electric vehicle parking will vary based on the design and use of the primary parking lot. The following required and additional locational and design criteria are provided in recognition of the various parking lot layout options.
1. Where provided, parking for electric vehicle charging purposes is required to include the following:
a. Signage. Each charging station space shall be posted with signage indicating the space is only for electric vehicle charging purposes. Days and hours of operations shall be included if time limits or tow away provisions are to be enforced.
b. Maintenance. Charging station equipment shall be maintained in all respects, including the functioning of the charging equipment. A phone number or other contact information shall be provided on the charging station equipment for reporting when the equipment is not functioning or other problems are encountered.
c. Accessibility. Where charging station equipment is provided within an adjacent pedestrian circulation area, such as a sidewalk or accessible route to the building entrance, the charging equipment shall be located so as not to interfere with accessibility requirements of WAC 51-50-005.
d. Lighting. Where charging station equipment is installed, adequate site lighting shall exist, unless charging is for daytime purposes only.
2. Parking for electric vehicles should also consider the following:
a. Notification. Information on the charging station, identifying voltage and amperage levels and any time of use, fees, or safety information.
b. Signage. Installation of directional signs at the parking lot entrance and at appropriate decision points to effectively guide motorists to the charging station space(s).
F. Data Collection. To allow for maintenance and notification, owners of any private new electric vehicle infrastructure station that will be publicly available (see definition of “electric vehicle charging station – public” in Chapter 17.73 GHMC) shall submit information on the station’s geographic location, date of installation, equipment type and model, and owner contact information to the planning department. (Ord. 1220 § 3, 2011).