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Home My WebLink About2023-OR-58 Ordinance for Updates to Articles 8.13 Vehicle Charging Stations of the UDO STATE OF INDIANA BEFORE THE JEFFERSONVILLE COMMON COUNCIL ORDINANCE 2023-OR- 5 AN ORDINANCE FOR UPDATES TO ARTICLES 8.13: VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS OF THE JEFFERSONVILLE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE Whereas,The Jeffersonville Department of Planning and Zoning filed an application before the Jeffersonville Plan Commission for updates to Articles 8.13: Vehicle Charging Stations of the Jeffersonville Unified Development Ordinance and, Whereas, on September 26, 2023 the Jeffersonville Plan Commission has certified its favorable recommendation of the enactment of this proposed ordinance by ordinance of this Common Council; and, Whereas, this matter is now before the Common Council at its regular meeting after certification of the updates pursuant to the provisions of I.C. 36-7-4-608(f)(1); and, Whereas, this Common Council has timely posted notice of its intent to consider the proposed updates to Articles 8.13: Vehicle Charging Stations of the Jeffersonville Unified Development Ordinance at the regular meeting scheduled for October 2, 2023; and, Whereas, all interested persons having been given an opportunity to appear before this Common Council and be heard regarding this matter as required by law. Now,THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Common Council of the City of Jeffersonville, Indiana, that the Jeffersonville Unified Development Ordinance (2021-OR-36) is hereby amended approving the update to Articles 8.13: Vehicle Charging Stations. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon its adoption. SO ORDAINED this 2nd day of October, 2023. Common Council of the City of Jeffersonville, Indiana VOTED FQQO��R: VOTED AGAINST: A) lgtoree„, 4.,. 4 4 Lamb 11111MILl-4 /147 ,,,,d M.tt iwen, President AT E T. A , , Lisa Gill City Clerk Prepared by: Les Merkley Corporate Counsel CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE DEPARTMENT OF LAW Les Merkley,Corporation Counsel/Director of Legal Affairs • 812-285-6493 office w eta N 812-285-6403 fax tJ www.cityofjeff.net �FRSON�`v Jeffersonville City Hall 500 Quartermaster Court Jeffersonville,Indiana 47130 BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA IN THE APPLICATION OF THE JEFFERSONVILLE DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND ZONING FOR REVISIONS TO ARTICLES 8.13: VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS OF THE JEFFERSONVILLE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE NOTICE OF HEARING ON APPLICATION OF THE JEFFERSONVILLE DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND ZONING FOR REVISIONS TO ARTICLE • 8.13: VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS OF THE JEFFERSONVILLE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE Notice is hereby given that the Jeffersonville Department of Planning and Zoning filed an application before the Jeffersonville Plan Commission for revisions to Article 8.13: Vehicle Charging Stations of the Jeffersonville Unified Development Ordinance. A public hearing will be held on Monday, October 2,2023 at 7:00 pm in the City Council Chambers, ls` floor, City Hall, 500 Quartermaster Court, Room 101, Jeffersonville, Indiana at which time and place all interested persons will be heard in reference to the matters set out in said revisions. Les Merkley Corporation Counsel Jeffersonville City Hall 500 Quartermaster Court Jeffersonville, IN 47130 (812) 285-6423 POSTED AND EMAILED ON September 27,2023 TO THE FOLLOWING: Via Email to: dsuddeathalne\A•sandtribunc.cont Via Email to: Ile\Asroomi�r newsandtribune.com Posted to: vv ww.citvofjeff.net STATE OF INDIANA BEFORE THE JEFFERSONVILLE PLAN COMMISSION IN THE APPLICATION OF Jeffersonville Department of Planning & Zoning TO AMEND THE JEFFERSONVILLE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE CERTIFICATION OF FAVORABLE/UNFAVORABLE/NO RECOMMENDATION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE Whereas, the Jeffersonville Department of Planning & Zoning filed a petition before the Jeffersonville Plan Commission to amend the City of Jeffersonville Unified Development Ordinance (2021-OR-36), approving the creation of Article 8.13 as recommended in the staff report (a copy of which is attached as Exhibit "A"); and, Whereas, after proper notice by publication, the Jeffersonville Plan Commission held a public hearing on the petition on September 26, 2023 and, Whereas, at the conclusion of the hearing the Jeffersonville Plan Commission voted by a majority vote of its entire membership to forward their recommendation on the proposed amendment to the Jeffersonville Common Council, IT IS THEREFORE CERTIFIED that on September 26, 2023 , the Jeffersonville Plan C s e): Favorably Recommends / Unfavorably Recommends/ Provides NO Recommendation that t e e ersonville Common Council enact by ordinance the proposed Jeffersonville Unified Development Ordinance amendment as requested in the petition of Jeffersonville Department of Planning & Zoning. So certified this 26 day of September , 2023 . •(A/C(1,11 Chairman GO'y Off. Planning Commission Staff Report September 26, 2023 W `10111 j1' o dt*11 - Case No: ZO-23-04 Request: UDO UPDATE REQUEST �� !� Petitioner: City of Jeffersonville, Planning & Zoning J�� Department FRsoN Request Unified Development Ordinance text amendment: Articles 8.13: Vehicle Charging Stations Case Summary Following a number of inquiries about establishing electric vehicle (EV) charging stations and the State of Indiana's announcement of$100 million investment to build EV charging stations across Indiana, Planning Staff has put together an amendment classifying EV charging station types and creating standards for them. Currently, these stations do not have a clear definition or standards for their development. Required Action Make a motion to forward this rezoning to the Jeffersonville City Council with one of the following options: Favorable Recommendation, Unfavorable recommendation, or No Recommendation. Recommended motion "I make a motion to forward the ordinance update request ZO-23-04 to the Jeffersonville City Council with[insert recommendation]as presented to the Plan Commission on September 26, 2023." Attachments 1. Text creation of Article 8.13: Vehicle Charging Stations Page 1 of 1 ZO-22-02 Article Eight Special Use Standards Article Eight Special Use Standards 8.1 Introduction The following standards have been created for specific uses throughout the City. These standards apply regardless of zone district,whether the use is permitted by right, special exception,or use variance. The intent of this section is to protect the health,safety,morals,and general welfare of the community from the potential negative impacts of these uses. Contents of this Article Article# Use 8.2 Accessory Dwelling Units 8.3 Adult Entertainment 8.4 Automotive Uses(Auto Repair,Auto Sales,Parts Sales,Gas Stations,etc.) 8.5 Fireworks Sales 8.6 Home Occupations 8.7 Mobile Vendors/Transient Merchants 8.8 Multi-family Housing 8.9 Non-Commercial Livestock 8.10 Substance Abuse Treatment 8.11 Telecommunication/Wireless Facilities 8.12 Temporary Uses 8.13 Vehicle Charging Stations 8.2 Accessory Dwelling Standards (AD) AD-01 General Intent: The intent of the Accessory Dwelling standards is to provide standards on accessory dwelling units(ADU's),while ensuring the character and intent,as well as preserving the health,safety, and welfare of the zoning districts in which they are located. AD-02 Accessory Dwelling Unit Standards A. General Standards. 1. An Accessory Dwelling Unit shall meet the applicable standards in the subject zoning district for accessory structures(if detached)or primary structures(if attached).These standards are found on the 2-page layouts for zoning districts in Article 3. 2. An accessory dwelling unit shall not be built on a parcel prior to the construction of the primary structure(dwelling unit). 3. A detached Accessory Dwelling shall not be permitted to have its own accessory structures;all accessory structures on the lot shall be considered an accessory to the primary structure. B. Permits:An Improvement Location Permit shall be required prior to the construction or conversion of an Accessory Dwelling.The planning department shall review all applications for compliance with standards before granting of any permit. C. Types:No manufactured homes,manufactured homes, shipping containers,recreational vehicles, semi-tractor trailer,boat,motor vehicle,or trailer, in part or in whole shall be used as an accessory dwelling unit. D. Maintenance: All Accessory Dwellings shall be properly maintained and kept in good condition. 8-2 Jeffersonville Unified Development Ordinace Vehicle Charging Stations (VC) 8.13 Vehicle Charging Stations (VC) VC-OI General Intent: A. The intent of this section is to provide standards and guidance for the residential and commercial use of electrical vehicle charging stations. B. For the purpose of this section,three types of electric vehicle charging stations(Type A,Type B,and Type C) have been defined.The specific regulations for each type of station are listed in this section. VC-02 Definitions: A. Vehicle Charging Station(EV Station): a public or private parking space or spaces that is/are served by equipment that has as its primary purpose the transfer of electric energy (by conductive or inductive means)to a battery or other energy storage device in an electric vehicle. B. Vehicle Charging Station(EV Station), Stand-Alone: a public or private parking space or spaces on a lot without a permanent structure that is/are served by equipment that has as its primary purpose the transfer of electric energy(by conductive or inductive means)to a battery or other energy storage device in an electric vehicle. C. Type A Station: A wall mounted station that provides charging through plugging into an AC outlet. D. Type B Station: A free-standing station that provides charging through an AC outlet. E. Type C Station: A free-standing station that provides charging through DC current. Also known as Direct Current Fast Charging(DCFC), Supercharging, Fast Charging,or Rapid Charging. VC-03 Electric Vehicle Station Standards: A. Location Standards 1. EV stations shall not be placed in the right-of-way. 2. Type A stations shall be allowed in all zoning districts without additional standards. 3. Type B Stations shall be allowed in all zoning districts with the exception of RI, R2, R3, R4, and M l 4. Type C Stations shall be allowed only in the CI,C2, 11, 12, and CH zoning districts. See VC-03 H for additional standards. B. Permitting 1. All EV Stations will require an Electrical Permit. 2. Type B and Type C EV Stations require a Residential Building Permit or a Commercial Building Permit based on the use of the subject property. 3. Stand-Alone EV Stations shall only be permitted with a Special Exception. C. Equipment Standards and Protection 1. Charging cords shall be retractable or have a place to hang the connector and cord sufficiently above the pedestrian surface. Any cords connecting the charger to a vehicle shall be configured so that they do not cross a driveway,sidewalk,or passenger unloading area. 2. Type B and Type C stations shall be protected through the use of curbs, pedestals, bollards, wheel stops,or other such protective devices. D. Signage Standards 1. Signage shall only be allowed on the EV charging station and shall not exceed 4 square feet in area per charging station. See VC-03 H for additional standards. E. Maintenance Standards 1. Charging station equipment shall be maintained in all respects, including the functioning of the charging equipment. 2. On Type B and Type C stations,a phone number or other contact information shall be Article 8: Special Use Standards 8-3 provided on the charging station equipment for reporting when the equipment is not functioning or other problems are encountered. F. Parking Standards 1. All parking lots and spaces shall meet the Parking Standards in Section 7. G. Lighting Standards I. All lighting shall meet the Lighting Standards in Section 7. H. Stand-Alone EV Station Standards I. Stand-Alone EV Stations must meet the all standards in Section 7 per their zoning district. 8-4 Jeffersonville Unified Development Ordinace