Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by adding requirements related to the provision of electric vehicle supply wiring in connection with certain accessory parking, all under certain terms and conditions.

THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS:

SECTION 1. Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

TITLE 14. ZONING AND PLANNING

CHAPTER 14-800. PARKING AND LOADING

§ 14-803. Motor Vehicle Parking Standards.

(6) Electric Vehicle Supply Wiring.

For the purpose of providing for the charging of electric vehicles, as defined in § 12-1131 (Electric Vehicle Parking), any development, as defined in § 14-203(94), that contains a residential use and is providing 20 or more parking spaces in connection with the development shall provide electric vehicle parking spaces in accordance with Table 14-803-3. An electric vehicle parking space is a parking space provided with one or more branch circuit capable of supplying electric vehicle supply equipment at such space rated at 208/240 V 40 amperes. For purposes of this subsection (6) and Table 14-803-3, parking spaces do not include mechanical or valet parking spaces.

Table 14-803-3. Electric Vehicle Parking Spaces

Number of Parking Spaces Provided

Minimum Number of Electric Vehicle Parking Spaces

20 - 29

1

30 - 39

2

40 – 49

3

50 – 99

4

100 and above

5% of the total parking spaces provided.

SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall take effect July 1, 2016.

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Explanation:

Italics

indicate new matter added.

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