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16.20.290 Electric Vehicle Charging Zones.

Label: City Code Section
  1. A. Electric vehicle (EV) Charging Zones are established to prevent any vehicle that is not actively using the EV charger from parking in the space. All on-street parking spaces with EV chargers installed will be designated as EV Charging Zones and only actively-charging vehicles will be permitted.
  2. B. A permit to establish an EV Charging Zone may be approved by the City Administrator provided the permit applicant possesses a franchise or privilege granted by the City, obtains the necessary permit(s), and makes the required improvements to the parking space(s).
  3. C. Parking in a space designated as an EV Charging Zone is restricted to EVs or plug-in hybrid vehicles that are actively charging, which is defined as being plugged into the EV charger.
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