ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT 21-006
Electric Vehicle Charging Station Signs
FEB. 15, 2022
BACKGROUND
EVs and EV charging stations
more prevalent in recent years
Proposed in commercial centers
by independent contractors
LED message boards with off-site
advertising
Advertising revenue = no cost to
charge
Conflicts with current ZSO
ZTA intended to establish
regulations
REQUEST
Add to Readerboard ZSO Section 233.14
Allows off-site advertising similar to other readerboards Max. 9 sq ft
Max. 5 ft high
Locate towards head of each stall
No audio or video
Min. 150 ft from residential
Max 2 signs for every 100 parking stalls
Level 1 and 2 free; Level 3 super charger may include fee No faster than 1 message/4 seconds; 1 second pause
between messages
ANALYSIS
EV charging stations not in existence when current code considered EV charging stations with advertising now more common ZTA establishes parameters for size, location, height, and frequency of messaging
ANALYSIS AND RECOMMENDATION
General Plan Goals and Policies
LU and ERC
Charging stations meet
needs of visitors and residents
Advertising revenue allows
charging at minimal or no
cost
Encourages EV ownership;
reduces tailpipe emissions
and GHG
No public comments received