Get Plug-In Ready Conference September 2010 Electric Vehicle Infrastructure A Guide for Local Governments in Washington State Ivan Miller Principal Planner, AICP

1481 and Local Jurisdictions 2 Greater Central Puget Sound Region Seattle Tacoma Olympia Everett Statewide Electric Vehicle Infrastructure: Battery Charging Stations (includes Rapid) Rapid Charging Stations Battery Exchange Stations

ELECTRIC VEHICLE INFRASTRUCTURE: GUIDANCE FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENTS 3 HB 1481 Guidance Introduction –Purpose, relevant state laws, other codes and standards Sec 1: Model Ordinance –Whereas statements Sec 2: Model Regulations –Efficiently “allow” EVI Sec 3: Resources –Glossary, Resource Documents Appendices –Installation guides, installation checklists, research documents Explanatory Comments

Sec 2. Model Regulations & Guidance ChapterRegulationGuidance DefinitionsEV and EVI related terms- Vehicles and Traffic EV Enforcement- ZoningAllowed Uses Off-street Parking Design Accessibility Signage Street, Sidewalks and Public Places On-street Parking DesignSignage State Battery, Building & Electric -Battery Handling State EVI Rules SEPACategorical exemptionsNone ELECTRIC VEHICLE INFRASTRUCTURE: GUIDANCE FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENTS 4 Illustrative chapters–reflected differently in different jurisdictions Guidance where regulations not needed or standards do not exist House Bill 1481 Guidance Quickly show some sections

Development Regulations 1.1 “Battery Charging Station” –Level 1, 2, and 3 (rapid charging stations) 1.4 “Charging Levels” –Level 1, 2, and 3 (user focus, evolving standards) 1.6 “Electric Vehicle” –BEV, PHEV, NEV, MSEV; (not hybrids (enforcement)) 1.7 “Electric Vehicle Charging Station” –Space, EV equipment, and electric vehicle –Permitted outright as accessory use if Level 1 and 2 Examples of Definitions ELECTRIC VEHICLE INFRASTRUCTURE: GUIDANCE FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENTS House Bill 1481 Guidance

Development Regulations General Provisions –EVs can park in any legal space Prohibitions –At EV charging station, must be EV, must be charging –Charging defined as connected to equipment Noticing (Signage) –Three signs (EV charging station, charging only, duration) Violations and Penalties –Infraction, fine amount reference, towing CA experience: ICEd and Hybrided at EV Charge Stations Vehicles and Traffic ELECTRIC VEHICLE INFRASTRUCTURE: GUIDANCE FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENTS House Bill 1481 Guidance

Development Regulations Zoning – Allowed Uses Table ELECTRIC VEHICLE INFRASTRUCTURE: GUIDANCE FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENTS Beyond minimum (residential charging, critical and NR areas) In affected zones, regulations cannot preclude but can mitigate House Bill 1481 Guidance

Development Regulations for private installations Off-Street EV Charging Stations – Number of stations Counts towards minimum parking requirements Location and Design Criteria –Signage and Demarcation –Accessibility Guidelines –Maintenance –Lighting Notifications Signage Data collection at stations Zoning - Off-Street Charging Stations ELECTRIC VEHICLE INFRASTRUCTURE: GUIDANCE FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENTS Best practices – avoids problems House Bill 1481 Guidance

Zoning – Accessibility ELECTRIC VEHICLE INFRASTRUCTURE: GUIDANCE FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENTS Guidance Market – supply and demand EV Survey background research Lack of specific WA standard Unique facilities with charging as main purpose ADA parking already in lot ADA provisions for equipment (controls, heights) Hotel room analogy – accessible to all, not dedicated First EV Charging Station must be accessible Ratio for subsequent stations House Bill 1481 Guidance

Zoning – Accessibility ELECTRIC VEHICLE INFRASTRUCTURE: GUIDANCE FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENTS OPTION: Adjacent to existing spot Benefit from existing barrier free route and reach OPTION: Alternate site Must have barrier free route and reach House Bill 1481 Guidance

Regulations - Framework for public installations On-Street EV Charging Stations – Size Location Design Criteria –Signage –Maintenance –Accessibility –Clearance and Sidewalk widths –Location –Lighting –Protection of Equipment Notification Data collection during permitting Streets, Sidewalks and Public Places ELECTRIC VEHICLE INFRASTRUCTURE: GUIDANCE FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENTS House Bill 1481 Guidance

Signage Examples ELECTRIC VEHICLE INFRASTRUCTURE: GUIDANCE FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENTS Guidance House Bill 1481 Guidance Highways At EV Charging Station - Avoids ICE/Hybrids - Used in all DOE markets - Turn-over and maximize use - Requires enforcement - Approved iconic sign - Experimentation being considered

Residential and Commercial Installation Guidelines Electric Vehicle Owner Survey State Department of Ecology Regulations State Building Code Council Findings State Department of Labor & Industries Findings Glossary, Resource Documents and Appendices Additional Information in Report ELECTRIC VEHICLE INFRASTRUCTURE: GUIDANCE FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENTS House Bill 1481 Process Guidance

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