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Chapter 12.14 <br />ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS <br />Sections <br />12.14.010 On -street Electric Vehicle Charging Stations - Generally. <br />12.14.020 Signage. <br />12.14.010 On -street Electric Vehicle Charging Stations - Generally. <br />1. Purpose. Curbside electric vehicle charging stations adjacent to on -street parking spaces <br />are reserved for charging electric vehicles. <br />2. Size. A standard size parking space may be used as an electric vehicle charging station. <br />3. Location and Design Criteria. <br />a. Where provided, parking for electric vehicle charging purposes is required <br />to include the following: <br />i. Signage. Each charging station space shall be posted with <br />signage in accordance with RCW 46.08.185. <br />ii. Maintenance. Charging station equipment shall be maintained <br />in all respects, including the functioning of the charging <br />equipment. A phone number or other contact information shall <br />be provided on the charging station equipment for reporting <br />when the equipment is not functioning or other problems are <br />encountered. <br />iii. Accessibility. Charging station equipment located within a <br />sidewalk shall not interfere with accessibility requirements <br />of WAC 51-50-005. <br />iv. Clearance. Charging station equipment mounted on pedestals, <br />light posts, bollards or other devices shall be a minimum of 24 <br />inches clear from the face of curb. <br />V. Lighting. Where charging station equipment is installed, <br />adequate site lighting shall exist, unless charging is for daytime <br />purposes only. <br />vi. Charging Station Equipment. Charging station outlets and <br />connector devices shall be no less than 36 inches or no higher <br />than 48 inches from the top of surface where mounted, and <br />shall contain a retraction device and/or a place to hang <br />permanent cords and connectors sufficiently above the ground <br />or paved surface. <br />vii. Charging Station Equipment Protection. When the electric <br />vehicle charging station space is perpendicular or at an angle <br />to curb face and charging equipment, adequate equipment <br />protection, such as wheel stops or concrete -filled steel bollards <br />shall be used. Appropriate signage indicating if backing in is <br />allowed or not shall be posted. <br />b. Parking for electric vehicles should also consider the following: <br />