HomeMy Public PortalAbout690 - Electric Vehicle Charging OrdinanceOrdinance No. 690 1
June 21, 2022
CITY OF MEDINA
ORDINANCE NO. 690
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 8 OF THE CITY CODE
PERTAINING TO ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE
The City Council of the City of Medina ordains as follows:
SECTION I. A new Section 828.52 is hereby added to the code of ordinances of the City of
Medina as follows:
Section 828.52. Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure
Subd. 1. Purpose. The purpose of this ordinance is to promote orderly and efficient
development in the City through encouraging and facilitating the establishment of convenient,
cost-effective electric vehicle infrastructure.
Subd. 2. Definitions. The following words and terms, wherever they appear within this
section, are defined as follows:
a) “Battery electric vehicle” means any vehicle that operates exclusively on electrical
energy from an off-board source that is stored in the vehicle's batteries and produces zero
tailpipe emissions or pollution when stationary or operating.
b) “Charging level” means the standardized indicators of electrical force, or voltage, at
which an electric vehicle’s battery is recharged. The terms level 1, level 2, and DC are
the most common charging levels and include the following specifications:
1. Level 1 is considered slow charging with 120V outlets.
2. Level 2 is considered medium charging with 240V outlets, charging head and cord
hard-wired to the circuit.
3. DC is considered fast or rapid charging. Voltage is greater than 240.
c) “Electric vehicle (EV)” means a vehicle that operates, either partially or exclusively, on
electrical energy from the electrical grid, or an off-grid source, that is stored on board for
motive purposes. “Electric vehicle” includes:
1. Battery electric vehicle.
2. Plug-in hybrid electric vehicle.
d) “Electric vehicle capable space” or “EV-capable” means a designated parking space that
is provided with conduit sized for a 40-amp, 208/240-Volt dedicated branch circuit from
a building electrical panelboard to the parking space and with sufficient physical space in
the same building electrical panelboard to accommodate a 40-amp, dual-pole circuit
breaker.
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e) “Electric vehicle charging installed space” or “EV-installed” means a parking space with
electric vehicle supply equipment capable of supplying a 40-amp dedicated branch circuit
rated at 208/240 Volt from a building electrical panelboard.
f) “Electric vehicle charging stations” or “EVCS” means a parking space that is served by
electric vehicle supply equipment that has as its primary purpose the transfer of electric
energy (by conductive or inductive means) to a battery or other energy storage device in
an electric vehicle.
g) “Electric vehicle load management system” means a system designed to allocate charging
capacity among multiple electric vehicle supply equipment at a minimum of eight amps
per charger.
h) “Electric vehicle ready space” or “EV-ready” means a parking space that is provided with
one 40-amp, 208/240-Volt dedicated branch circuit for electric vehicle supply equipment
that is terminated at a receptacle, junction box, or electric vehicle supply equipment
within or adjacent to the parking space.
i) “Electric vehicle supply equipment” or “EVSE” means any equipment or electrical
component used in charging electric vehicles at a specific location. EVSE does not
include equipment located on the electric vehicles themselves.
j) “Plug-in hybrid electric vehicle” means an electric vehicle that:
(i) Contains an internal combustion engine and also allows power to be delivered to
drive wheels by an electric motor;
(ii) Charges its battery primarily by connecting to the grid or other off-board
electrical source;
(iii)May additionally be able to sustain battery charge using an on-board internal-
combustion-driven generator; and
(iv) Has the ability to travel powered by electricity.
Subd. 3. Permitted Locations. Electric vehicle charging stations are permitted as follows:
a) Level 1 and level 2 EVCSs are permitted in every zoning district when accessory to the
primary permitted use. Such stations serving residential property shall be designated as
private restricted use only.
b) DC EVCSs are permitted in all non-residential districts when accessory to a primary
permitted use.
c) If the primary use of the parcel is the retail electric charging of vehicles, then the use
shall be considered an auto service station for zoning purposes. Installation shall be
located in zoning districts which permit auto service, automotive service, or motor fuel
stations.
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Subd. 4. EV Readiness Plan. An EV readiness plan shall be submitted with all site plan
applications submitted pursuant to Section 825.55.
a) The readiness plan shall contain the following elements:
(i) The percentage of parking spaces meeting required specifications for EV-capable
spaces, EV-ready spaces, and EV-installed spaces.
(ii) A site plan identifying:
1) the location of EV-capable spaces, EV-ready spaces, and EV-installed
spaces, if any.
2) proposed location and specification of conduits, wiring, or other
improvements intended to serve EVCS locations.
b) The readiness plan is recommended to include the following elements:
(i) Proposed signage for EVCSs.
(ii) If installing multiple EVCSs, the type of electric vehicle load management system
expected to be used.
Subd. 5. EV Readiness Recommendation. In order to proactively plan for and accommodate
the anticipated future growth in market demand for electric vehicles, it is strongly encouraged,
but not required, that all new and expanded construction follow the recommended readiness
contained in the charts shown in subd. 5(a) and 5(b) below.
a) Residential Uses Recommendation. If a fraction of a parking space is calculated, it is
recommended to round to the nearest whole number, but always maintaining a minimum
of one space.
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EV-Capable EV-Ready EV-Installed
(i) Single Family Detached At least one
space in garage
(ii) Two-Family Dwellings At least one
space in garage
(iii) Townhomes At least one
space in garage
(iv) Multiple Family Dwellings
with 1 – 10 spaces
20% of resident
spaces
One resident
space
(v) Multiple Family Dwellings
with 10 or more spaces
20% of resident
spaces
18% of guest
spaces
10% of resident
spaces
5% of resident
spaces
2% of guest
spaces
b) Non-Residential Uses Recommendation.
(i) For uses with 10 or fewer parking spaces required, there is no readiness
recommendation.
(ii) For uses with 11 or more parking spaces required, the following readiness is
recommended. If a fraction of a parking space is calculated, it is recommended to
round to the nearest whole number, but always maintaining a minimum of one
space.
EV-Capable EV-Ready EV-Installed
(1) Accessory Dwelling Units Varies by use and type
(2) Religious Institutions,
Theaters, Auditoriums, and
other places of assembly.
18% of spaces 2% of spaces
(3) Business and Professional
Offices
18% of spaces 2% of spaces
(4) Medical and Dental Clinics 18% of spaces 2% of spaces
(5) Hotel or Motel 20% of spaces 10% of spaces 5% of spaces
(6) Schools: Grade schools,
elementary schools, middle
school, junior high school
15% of spaces 10% of spaces 5% of spaces
(7) Schools: High School 15% of spaces 10% of spaces 5% of spaces
(8) Vocational or business
schools
15% of spaces 10% of spaces 5% of spaces
(9) Hospitals 18% of spaces 10% of spaces 2% of spaces
(10) Bowling Alleys 18% of spaces 2% of spaces
(11) Automobile Service
Stations
15% of spaces 10% of spaces 5% of spaces
(12) Retail Sales and Service 18% of spaces 2% of spaces
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EV-Capable EV-Ready EV-Installed
(13) Restaurants, Drive-through
Food Establishments,
Cafes, Bars, Taverns, Night
Clubs
18% of spaces 2% of spaces
(14) Health Club (Includes, but
not limited to dance,
martial arts, and yoga
studios.)
18% of spaces 2% of spaces
(15) Funeral Homes Varies by use and type
(16) Industrial, Warehouse,
Storage, Handling of Bulk
Goods
18% of spaces 2% of spaces
(17) Uses not specifically noted Varies by use and type
Subd. 7. General Provisions for Multi-Family Residential and Non-Residential
Development
a) Parking.
(i) An electric vehicle charging station space will be included in the calculation for
minimum required parking spaces required in accordance with Section 828.51.
(ii) Public EVCS are reserved for parking and charging electric vehicles only.
b) Accessible Spaces. A charging station will be considered accessible if it is located
adjacent to, and can serve, an accessible parking space as defined and required by the
ADA. It is strongly encouraged that a minimum of one accessible electric vehicle
charging station be provided. Accessible electric vehicle charging stations should be
located in close proximity to the building or facility entrance and connected to a barrier
free accessible route of travel. It is not necessary to designate the accessible electric
vehicle charging station exclusively for the use of disabled persons.
c) Equipment Design Standards and Protection.
(i) Battery charging station outlets and connector devices shall be mounted to comply
with state code and must comply with all relevant Americans with Disabilities Act
(ADA) requirements. Equipment mounted on pedestals, lighting posts, bollards, or
other devices shall be designed and located as to not impede pedestrian travel or
create trip hazards on sidewalks.
(ii) Adequate battery charging station protection, such as concrete-filled steel bollards,
shall be used. Curbing may be used in lieu of bollards, if the battery charging station
is setback a minimum of 24 inches from the face of the curb.
d) Usage Fees. The property owner or third party permitted by the property owner, as the
case may be, may collect a service fee for the use of EVSE.
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e) Signage.
(i) Information shall be posted identifying voltage and amperage levels and any time of
use, fees, or safety information related to the electric vehicle charging station.
(ii) Each electric vehicle charging station space shall be posted with signage indicating
the space is only for electric vehicle charging purposes. For purposes of this
subsection, "charging" means that an electric vehicle is parked at an electric vehicle
charging station and is connected to the battery charging station equipment.
f) Maintenance. Electric vehicle charging stations shall be maintained in all respects,
including the functioning of the equipment. A phone number or other contact information
shall be provided on the equipment for reporting problems with the equipment or access
to it.
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SECTION II. Subd. 2 of Section 825.55 of the code of ordinances of the City of Medina is
amended by adding the underlined language and deleting the struck through language as follows:
Section 825.55. Site Plan Review – Application.
Subd. 2. The owner or developer shall submit an application for site plan review to the zoning
administrator. The application shall be accompanied by the following information and
documentation to the extent it is not otherwise required by another land use application made by
the owner or developer for the same site at the same time:
(a) legal description of the property;
(b) identification of developer and owner, if different;
(c) survey showing property boundaries; existing improvements, including utilities,
drainage tiles and wells; topography of the site and area within 100 feet of the
property boundaries with contours at 2-foot intervals; significant trees and existing
vegetation which would meet ordinance landscaping requirements; easements of
record, including the dimensions thereof; and wetlands;
(d) site plan of proposed improvements showing all buildings, including details of
loading docks; parking areas; driveways; access points; berms; easements; and adjacent
public or private streets;
(e) floor plans and building elevations, including list of building materials, showing a
sketch or computer-generated image of proposed buildings as viewed from surrounding
uses;
(f) site plan of existing uses on property in non-residential zones adjacent to the site and
on property in residential zones within 720 feet of the site, measured at the closest
point, showing buildings, including loading docks, entrances and other significant
features and illustrating sight lines to proposed uses;
(g) proposed grading plan with contours at 2-foot intervals;
(h) soils map;
(i) tree preservation plan;
(j) landscaping plan, including species and sizes;
(k) drainage and storm water plan;
(l) utility plan;
(m) sign plan;
(n) lighting plan;
(o) electric vehicle readiness plan;
(po) table of all proposed uses by type and square footage, including estimated water and
sanitary sewer usage;
(qp) schedule of staging or timing of development; and
(rq) application fee.
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SECTION III. This ordinance shall become effective upon its adoption and publication.
Adopted by the Medina city council this 21st day of June, 2022.
_____________________________
Kathleen Martin, Mayor
Attest:
____________________________________
Caitlyn Walker, City Clerk
Published in the Crow River News on the 30th day of June, 2022.