[Added 6-30-2015 by L.L.
No. 2-2015]
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
The use of an electric vehicle charging station by which
electric vehicles are fuelled through the transfer of electricity
into the vehicle battery.
A system for the charging of an electric vehicle. Components
typically include a charging kiosk and transformer.
A.
No person shall install an electric vehicle charging station within
the Village of Port Washington North without a permit issued from
the Building Department. Charging station permits shall become invalid
unless the authorized installation is completed within six months
of the date of the submitted application. Upon completion of the installation,
the permittee must contact the Building Department and arrange for
an inspection of the charging station to ensure compliance with all
federal, state and local laws.
B.
It is the intention of the Port Washington North Village Board to
encourage and streamline the permit process with regard to electric
vehicle charging station permits. To that effect, the application
shall consist of the following requirements:
(1)
All installations must comply with the National Electrical Code,
NFPA 70.
(2)
All installations must comply with the New York State Building
Code, New York State Residential Code, New York State Fire Code and
New York State Plumbing Code.
(3)
Any person installing a charging station shall, prior to installation,
notify the utility providing electric power to the property.
(4)
Each electric vehicle charging station shall include vehicle
impact protection (bollards) or a similar structure.
(5)
Components for electric vehicle charging stations shall adhere
to all of the setback requirements of the Village Code of the Village
of Port Washington North.
(6)
No more than one charging station may be installed on any parcel
of property.
(7)
Notwithstanding any district or zoning regulation in the Village
of Port Washington North, electric vehicle charging stations shall
be a permitted accessory use in all zoning districts.
All permit application fees for the charging station shall be
waived, provided the installation has not been commenced or completed
before a permit has been applied for or issued.
