03-08-2022 Bill No. 2022-3Bill No. 2022-3 1
BILL NO. 2022-3
AN ORDINANCE AMENDMENT ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS
FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGERS
THE CITY OF RICHFIELD DOES ORDAIN:
Section 1 Subsection 509.25, Subdivision 7 of the Richfield Zoning Code is amended to
read as follows:
Subd. 7. Nonconforming site improvements. This subsection is primarily aimed at
upgrading nonconforming site improvements that affect the appearance and
impacts of a site. It is not intended to require extensive changes that would be
extremely impractical such as moving or lowering buildings.
a) Nonconforming Parking. Alteration, addition or expansion which results
in an increased need for off-street parking shall provide additional
parking according to the following guidelines:
i. Where modifications result in an increase in the applicable unit of
measurement (dwelling unit, floor area, capacity, number or seats,
etc.) which is 50 percent or less of the original total, additional
parking shall be required only for this new or modified part of the
development;
ii. Where modifications result in an increase in the applicable unit of
measurement which is over 50 percent of the original total,
sufficient off-street parking shall be provided to bring the entire
development into conformance with the requirements of this
ordinance.
b) Nonconforming Landscaping and Screening. Alternative landscaping or
screening may be approved by the Director, where, due to existing
structure placement, lot dimensions, parking requirements, or other
improvements, it is not possible to provide the landscaping or screening
required by this ordinance, according to the following rules:
i. The alternative landscaping or screening will not be detrimental to
adjacent properties; and
ii. The alternative landscaping or screening complies with the
purpose and intent of standards dictated by this ordinance.
c) Additional Nonconforming Site Improvements. In addition to the
requirements of a) and b) above, the following nonconforming site
improvements must be made conforming if a structure or use
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associated with the nonconforming site improvement is enlarged or
expanded.
i. Impervious surface coverage as required by applicable zoning
district standards;
ii. Irrigation as required by Subsection 544.03, Subd. 4(h);
iii. Screening of refuse collection and utilitarian items in accordance
with Subsection 544.05;
iv. Pedestrian circulation as required by Subsection 544.15;
v. Bicycle parking in accordance with Subsection 544.17; and
vi. For enlargement or expansion of non-conforming off-street parking
or loading areas, the enlarged or expanded area of such off-street
parking or loading areas must comply with the minimum
requirements for electric vehicle (EV) chargers and EV-ready
spaces in accordance with Subsection 544.13, Subd. 7.
vi. vii. Underground utilities when renovation costs exceed 50 percent of
the value of the structure, in accordance with Subsection 544.19.
d) The Director may modify or waive any of the provisions above based on
a written finding that the proposal:
i. Would not be detrimental to adjacent properties; and
ii. The proposal complies with the purpose and intent of standards
dictated by this ordinance. (Amended: 9-17-2010)
(Amended, Bill No. 2014-4)
Section 2 Subsection 512.03 of the Richfield Zoning Code is amended to read as follows:
Except as otherwise noted, the following uses shall be construed to be permitted
in all zoning districts within the City:
a) Public streets and highways;
b) Underground public utilities;
c) Municipally-owned parks and related accessory facilities;
d) Solar equipment as an accessory use;
e) Horticulture/community gardens as an accessory to an established
institutional use (school, church, park), provided that plants and related
materials are maintained in a clean and orderly manner and that waste is
disposed of appropriately; and
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f) Beekeeping subject to the inspection and licensing requirements and
limitations outlined in Section 906.
g) Electric vehicle chargers and related equipment as an accessory use
subject to the requirements and limitations outlined in Subsection 544.13.
Section 3 Subsection 544.13 of the Richfield Zoning Code is amended to add a new
Subdivision 7 as follows, renumbering all subsequent subdivisions:
Subd. 7. Electric Vehicle Charger Requirements
a) Purpose. Ensuring that electric vehicle (EV) charging serves both short and
long-term parking needs throughout the city, while limiting adverse impacts of
electric vehicle chargers, to reduce emissions and improve environmental
health outcomes in our community.
b) Level descriptions:
i. Level-1 (or “L1”) is considered slow charging and includes a range
from zero (0) volts to one hundred twenty (120) volts.
ii. Level-2 (or “L2”) is considered medium charging and includes a range
from one hundred twenty (120) volts to two hundred forty (240) volts.
iii. Level-3 (or “L3”) is considered fast or rapid charging and includes a
range of greater than two hundred forty (240) volts.
c) EV-ready spaces and EV parking space standards:
i. EV-ready spaces shall require appropriate electrical capacity and
conduits to support future EV chargers, but shall not require an
installed charger unit. Adequate electrical service is required to allow
for future simultaneous charging of all future installed chargers.
ii. EV charger installation in excess of any minimum requirements may
be substituted for up to five (5) percent of minimum off-street parking
requirements. One (1) L2 or L3 charger is equivalent to one (1)
parking space. This reduction may not be applied in addition to the
parking reduction for excess bicycle parking spaces, as described in
subsection 544.17 of the Richfield Zoning Code.
iii. EV charger locations and standards:
1) EV chargers must be located in a parking island, mounted to an
adjacent pedestal or similar structure, or protected by bollards,
structures, or curb if located in a parking lot.
2) EV chargers shall be set back at least three (3) feet from any lot
line abutting another parcel. However, upon written request from
the property owner, the Director may reduce or rescind this
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setback requirement for shared access agreements or pursuant
to a finding of necessity and public convenience.
3) EV chargers located along an alley, or located adjacent to a right-
of-way which contains a public sidewalk, shall be set back at
least three (3) feet from the nearest edge of such alley or
sidewalk. When adjacent to the right-of-way, the location must be
approved by the Director of Public Works. EV chargers may be
located in the right-of-way, with permission from the Director of
Public Works. EV chargers mounted on pedestals, light posts,
bollards, or other devices for on-street charging stations shall be
designed and located as to not impede pedestrian travel or
create hazards within the right-of-way.
4) EV chargers shall be set back at least twenty-four (24) inches
from the face of any adjacent curb.
5) EV chargers shall be mounted in a manner that allows for any
cords to be retractable or hung sufficiently above any pedestrian
surface.
6) EV chargers must be installed per manufacturer specification and
must comply with all applicable building codes and relevant
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements.
7) When an EV charging station is not operational for thirty (30)
consecutive days, it shall be considered to have been removed
from service.
8) EV chargers must be operational during the normal business
hours of the use(s) served. EV chargers may be de-energized or
otherwise restricted after normal business hours of the use(s)
served.
d) Minimum number of electric vehicle chargers required by land use are as
follows:
USE
INSTALLED EV
CHARGING
STATIONS* EV-READY SPACES*
ADDITIONAL
REQUIREMENTS
Residential uses
with up to 3 units
At least one (1)
enclosed space
shall support L1
charging.
Residential uses
with 4 to 14 units
Ten (10) percent of
enclosed parking
spaces shall
support L1
Two (2) spaces capable
of L2 or L3 charging. All
remaining enclosed
spaces capable of L1
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*If calculation results in a fraction, the next higher whole number shall be used.
e) This number may be reduced by the Director if proof can be provided that
such spaces will not be used:
Section 4. Subsection 544.13, Subdivision 10 of the Richfield Zoning Code is amended and
renumbered as follows:
Subd. 10 11. Calculating space for a compound use. Should a structure contain
two (2) or more types of uses, the total off-street and minimum EV parking
spaces required for each use shall be calculated separately unless requirements
for joint parking arrangements can be applied as regulated by Subd. 11 12 of this
s Subsection.
Section 5 This Ordinance is effective in accordance with Section 3.09 of the Richfield City
Charter.
Passed by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota this 8th day of March, 2022.
Maria Regan Gonzalez, Mayor
ATTEST:
Kari Sinning, City Clerk
charging. charging.
Residential uses
with 15 units or
more
Ten (10) percent of
parking spaces
shall support L2
charging.
Twenty (20) percent of
spaces capable of L2 or
L3 charging. All
remaining enclosed
spaces capable of L1
charging.
At least one ADA
parking space shall
have access to an
installed EV charger.
Non-residential
uses with up to
twenty (20) spaces
One (1) space shall
support L2 or L3
charging
Ten (10) percent of
spaces capable of L2 or
L3 charging.
Non-residential
uses with twenty-
one (21) or more
off-street parking
spaces
Five (5) percent of
parking spaces
shall support L2 or
L3 charging.
Twenty (20) percent of
spaces capable of L2
charging. At least 1
space capable of L3
charging.
At least one ADA
parking space shall
have access to an EV
charger.
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DARLEI{E MARIE MAC,PHERSON
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CITY OF RICHFIELD
RESOLUTION NO.11951
RESOLUTION APPROVING
SUMMARY PUBLICATION
OFAN ORDINANCE
ESTABLISHING
REGUI.ATIONS
FOR ELECTRIC
VEHICLE CHARGERS
WHEREAS, the City has adopt-
ed the above-referenced amend-
ment of the Richfield city code;
and
WHEREAS, the verbatim text of
the amendment is cumbersome,
and the expense of publication of
the complete text is not justified.
NOW THEREFORE, BE ]T RE-
SOLVED by the City Council of the
City of Richfield that the following
summary is hercby approved for
official publication:
SUMMARY PUBLICANON
BILL NO.2U!2-3
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING
REGULANONS
FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE
CHARGERS
This summary of the ordinance
is published pursuant to Section
3.12 of the Richfield City Charter.
This ordinance establishes elec-
tric vehicle (EV) charger installation
requiEments and standards, in
line with efforts to reduce future
transportation emissions (the larg-
est share of emlsslons affecting
climate change). The updated odi-
nance would require new develop-
ments to install EV chargers based
on the type of land use and the size
of the off-street parking area.
Copies of the ordinance are
available for public inspection in
the City Clerk's office during nor-
mal business hours or upon re-
quest by calling the Department of
Community Development at (612)
861 -9760.
Adopted by the City Council of
the City of Richfield, Minnesota this
8th day of March, 2022.
Maria Regan Gonzalez, Mayor
ATTEST
Kari Sinning, City Clerk
Published in the
Sun Cunent
Match 17,2022
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