Label
Zoning & Planning Committee
Title
Creating a new Toledo Municipal Code (TMC), Part Eleven, Subsection 1105.13; and amending TMC Subsection 1116.0132, by adding 1116.0321.1, 1116.0321.2 and 1116.021.3 regarding Electric Charging Stations and Electric Vehicles defined; and declaring an emergency.
Summary
SUMMARY & BACKGROUND:
The request is a text amendment to section 1105 - Accessory Uses of the Toledo Municipal Code (TMC) Chapter 11 to permit electric vehicle (EV) charging as an accessory use in all zoning districts. The proposed amendment is in response to recurring questions to staff regarding the regulations for the charging of EVs from the public and other city divisions. The purpose of the proposed amendment is to codify how EV charging has been reviewed by the plan commission in the past, and create clear and predictable approval requirements for applicants looking to install EV Charging.
Background
Electric Vehicles (EVs) include battery electric vehicles and plug in hybrid vehicles which utilize an externally charged battery for propulsion in conjunction with or in lieu of an internal combustion engine. National trends have led to an increase in popularity and interest in EVs. The city regulates the fueling of combustion engine powered vehicles through Special Use Permits required for gas stations, however the charging characteristics of EVs differs significantly. EV charging typical requires less space than a gas pump, but longer times to bring a vehicle to capacity. For this reason, a study and clarification of regulations regarding EV charging is necessary.
Currently, the TMC does not contain any language regarding EV charging. Staff acknowledges that EVs are an emerging technology, and that universal adoption and implementation of the technology has yet to, and may not, occur. Additionally, the land-use impact of large-scale EV use is still unknown due to the rapid evolution of the technology. For these reasons, staff aims to adopt ...
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