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Planning commission debates EV-readiness draft: 20% parking readiness target, incentives and exemptions remain unresolved
Summary
Commission discussed a draft EV-readiness ordinance for multi-family housing — proposed 10% EV-capable, 10% EV-ready (20% total) for new multi-family developments — and directed staff to refine thresholds, exceptions, and incentives after questions on transformer costs, permit-fee incentives, and 'substantially modified' parking triggers.
The Planning Commission held an extended discussion on May 8 about a draft ordinance to require electric-vehicle (EV) readiness in multi-family housing. The item was a briefing and discussion; no vote was taken. Staff asked for direction on several key thresholds, incentives and exemptions before returning with a more-complete draft.
Staff framed the proposal around Moab’s community greenhouse-gas goals and the higher emissions associated with gasoline vehicles. The draft would apply to new multi-household dwellings (three or more units) and would require 10% of parking be EV capable (electrical capacity and conduit provided) and an additional 10% be EV ready (outlet provided), for a total of 20% EV-capable/ready parking as a baseline. Installed chargers were not required; the draft distinguishes three preparedness levels: EV-capable, EV-ready, and EV-installed.
Commission discussion focused on how to manage costs and…
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