[Added 5-5-2015 by L.L.
No. 3-2015]
Unless otherwise stated in the section where the term is used
herein, the meanings of terms used in this article shall be as stated
below:
The use of an electric vehicle charging station by which
electric vehicles are fueled 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 Northport 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 Northport 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 National Electrical Code, NFPA
70;
(2)
All installations must comply with the New York State Building Code,
New York 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 Northport;
(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 Northport, an electric vehicle charging station 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.
