17.73.020 General provisions.
A. Where Permitted. Electric vehicle infrastructure is allowed as specified in Chapter 17.14 GHMC, Land Use Matrix. An electric vehicle charging station equipped with Level 1 or Level 2 charging equipment is permitted outright as an accessory use to any principal use.
B. Permits Required.
1. Electric Vehicle Charging Stations, Level 1 and Level 2. No zoning permit is required for the installation of electric vehicle charging stations equipped with Level 1 or Level 2 charging equipment provided the applicable regulations contained in GHMC Titles 17 and 18 are met and all other required permits are obtained.
2. Rapid Charging Stations. Minor site plan review, as provided for in GHMC 17.96.030(A), is required for rapid charging stations.
3. Battery Exchange Stations. Major site plan review, as provided for in GHMC 17.96.030(B), is required for battery exchange stations.
C. Off-Street Parking. See GHMC 17.72.090 for off-street parking provisions for electric vehicle charging station spaces.
D. Use of Specially Designated Charging Stalls. Electric vehicle charging stations should be reserved for parking and charging electric vehicles only.
E. Electric Vehicle Parking. Electric vehicles may be parked in any space designated for public parking, subject to the restrictions that would apply to any other vehicle that would park in that space. (Ord. 1220 § 1, 2011).