Explanation
BACKGROUND:
The City of Columbus has adopted bold climate and equity goals to ensure that we do our part to combat global climate change and ensure a healthy and prosperous community for all our residents now and in the future. Columbus’ Climate Action Plan outlines a set of commitments to mitigate and adapt to the impacts of climate change while focusing on community needs and proven best practices. Adoption of an Electric Vehicle Ready Parking Ordinance is a priority action in the City’s Climate Action Plan.
The purpose of this Ordinance is to provide widespread access to electric vehicle charging throughout the City to prepare for rapid electric vehicle adoption, improve local air quality, and achieve the City’s climate and equity goals in an accessible and inclusive manner. Electric vehicles require charging stations to provide power to the vehicle. The vast majority of parking facilities are not currently constructed to accommodate the installation of electric vehicle charging stations.
The City will collect and review usage data from installed EV chargers on an annual basis. Every 3 years, starting in 2027 2026, the City will reconvene stakeholders to discuss and evaluate usage rates of the installed EV charging stations, new developments in charging technology, and local electric vehicle adoption rates. Based on that evaluation, market trends, and feedback from stakeholders, the City may propose revisions to the requirements provided in this legislation to ensure that Columbus’ projected electric vehicle charging needs are met, while providing equitable access to EV charging infrastructure throughout the City in the future.
FISCAL IMPACT: TBD
Title
To supplement the Columbus Zoning Code, Title 33, Chapter 3312 “OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING”, to add new sections 3312.55 through 3312.58 which include requirements to install electric vehicle charging infrastructure in certain newly constructed parking spaces in accordance with the re...
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