Village of Port Washington North,
Local Law 2 of 2015, filed with the Dept. of State on 7/21/2015
LOCAL LAW 2-2015
Chapter 176 ZONING
Section 176-213
ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING SYSTEMS
Section 176-213.1 Definitions
ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATION
A system for the charging of an electric vehicle. Components typically include a charging kiosk and transformer.
ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING
The use of an electric vehicle charging station by which electric vehicles are
fuelled through the transfer of electricity into the vehicle battery.
Section 176-213.2 Permit Required.
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 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 station 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 Port Washington
North, electric vehicle charging station shall be a permitted accessory use in all zoning
districts.
Section 176-213-3 Waiver of Fees
A. 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.
Effective date of this local law shall take effect upon filing with the Secretary of State.
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