16.20.290 Electric Vehicle Charging Zones.

City Code Section

(Added by Ordinance 191187, effective March 31, 2023.)

  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 an EV Charging Zone and only vehicles actively charging their EV shall be permitted.
  2. B. A permit to establish an EV Charging Zone may be approved by the Portland Bureau of Transportation provided the permit applicant possesses a franchise or privilege granted by the City of Portland, 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 shall be restricted to EVs or plug-in hybrid vehicles that are actively charging, which is defined as being plugged into the EV charger.