Updating zoning ordinances to attract EV charging infrastructure offers several critical benefits:
- Accelerated project approvals by allowing EV charging stations as permitted accessory uses in all zones, eliminating the need for time-consuming zoning variances. This streamlines installation for both existing and new developments while maintaining transparency for applicants.
- Economic and community development through public-private partnerships, such as utilizing municipal properties (e.g., transit parking lots) for publicly accessible charging stations. Reducing parking requirements in exchange for EV infrastructure can also incentivize private-sector participation.
- Future-proofing urban planning by clarifying how EV charging spaces count toward minimum parking requirements, avoiding conflicts when stations reduce total parking capacity. Municipalities gain tools to manage emerging land-use questions, such as whether charging stations constitute primary or accessory uses.
These updates create a predictable regulatory environment, encouraging investment while addressing equitable access to EV infrastructure across residential, commercial, and mixed-use zones.
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