plug-in ready michigan an electric vehicle preparedness plan: Planning and Zoning

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2. Planning and Zoning Purpose Of This Section Plans and Codes How To Use This Plan Master Plans Zoning Site Planning Signage Questions

3. Purpose Of This Section

4. Purpose of This Section • Provide Information to guide the update of planning documents (master plans and zoning codes) to support the development of Electric Vehicles • Provide meaningful examples of how charging stations can be integrated into both public and private sector development scenarios

5. Plans and Codes

6. Key Findings • Technical Research • Workshop/Municipal Interviews • Stakeholder Meetings

7. Key Findings Technical Research • Model Ordinances - Reviewed five different model ordinances, assembled the most relevant and appropriate language, largely influenced Auburn Hills • Parking Requirements - Mandatory dedicated EV parking requirements could be contested under current legislation related to impact fees in Michigan • ADA - Barrier free parking space for ADA requirements need further investigation. Less about spatially putting in the EV – more about how to reserve the spot(s) as an ADA parking spot, or share the spot?

8. Findings and Recommendations Stakeholder Meetings • Master Plan • Is it needed – Many communities may already have language in their master plans that would support and promote EVs in their community, and guide the update of their codes to accommodate EVs. A first step should be to examine the plan and determine if updates are needed. • Keep it simple, new EV-friendly master planning language should generally discuss goals like environmental sustainability or a multiple transportation options, rather than language specific to EVs. • Make it timely - If communities desire specific EV language, the stakeholders agreed communities should wait to incorporate the language until the next update is done rather than updating the plan for the sole reason to discuss EVs.

9. Findings and Recommendations Stakeholder Meetings • Zoning • Standardize the Sign - A majority of stakeholders were in favor of standardized signage in place at EVSEs. The ability to clearly create and install EVSE signage will help support the creation and reservation of these spaces for EV drivers. • Stay Flexible - Siting of EVSEs should not be standardized or codified, yet remain flexible to adapt to many situations both in public and private situations. • Don’t Mandate – Due to the lack of enabling legislation for impact fees in MI, and the potential negative perceptions of mandatory parking • Promote ADA Accessibility – Making EV spots handicap accessible was recommended, but not signed as dedicated

10. Findings and Recommendations Stakeholder Meetings • Zoning • Don’t give preferential treatment - Participants indicated that preferential siting of EVSEs is not preferred as EV owners typically do not desire special treatment, and by giving special treatment it may generate a negative attitude from the general public concerning EVs. • Cautiously Incentivize - Offering incentives for developers to incorporate EV spots was discussed, there was general support for incentives, however, participant were also concerned that if communities offer incentives it may create the perception that incorporating EV spaces may have a negative impact or cost. • Make it easy - Officials thought simplifying the approval process for EV spaces might be the best way to incentivize spaces. • Enforcement (Compliance over Conviction) - Some meeting participants were concerned that enforcing uses of the EV space could be a challenge. The participants generally agreed the preferred approach was to educate people who wrongly use EV spots rather than ticket them.

11. Plans and Codes

12. Process

13. Site Planning

14. Site Planning Public Parking

15. Site Planning Parking Garage

16. Site Planning Residential

17. Site Planning Parallel On-street

18. Site Planning Angled On-street

19. Site Planning ADA

20. Signage

21. Signage • Why the sign? • There is a need to create places where EV drivers can stop and charge. • A need to simplify and standardize • Ensures stations are not used by internal combustion engine vehicles due to a lack of identification and education. • Is needed to inform people of the purpose of the space and communicate the message that they should not park there unless they are charging their car.

22. Signage • Five Principles Behind The Design • When the sign was developed by Auburn Hills and OHM the EV charging station sign, five basic design principles that govern the design and use of traffic control devices as stated in the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) were considered: • Fulfill a need • Command attention • Convey a clear, simple meaning • Command respect from road users • Give adequate time for proper response

23. The Sign

24. Next Steps&Questions

25. Thanks Please contact me with additional comments/questions regarding the Planning and Zoning section of this plan. Aaron Domini aaron.domini@ohm-advisors.com 614.418.0600 ext 36