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Town discussion: restricting electric vehicle charging in underground garages vs. state code
Summary
Meeting participants debated whether Elmsford should locally restrict EV charging in underground parking, saying state building code permits such installations but some local projects have been required to place chargers outside because of safety concerns and building-specific conditions.
Town meeting discussion focused on whether to allow electric vehicle charging stations in underground parking garages for new projects and how local policy interacts with state building code.
The issue matters for developers and residents because some speakers said EV owners prefer to charge at home, and prohibiting chargers in underground garages could affect where people park or whether chargers are practical for certain units.
Participants described an example where project applicants were instructed to place chargers outside rather than…
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