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Commissioner says HOA hurdles are blocking home EV charging; planning staff cites legal limits and encourages EV-ready construction
Summary
A commissioner described difficulty securing HOA approval to install a home EV charger in a condo and urged city efforts to remove barriers; planning staff noted legal risks of mandating chargers in ordinances but said staff encourages EV-ready construction and asked the zoning-update consultant to consider sustainability options.
Commissioner Ashley told the Minnetonka Sustainability Commission on Nov. 18 that, after buying a Kia EV6, she has been unable to obtain homeowners association approval to install a home charger in her Creeks Bend condominium.
"I am still without a home charger. I live in a condo. I am a part of the Creeks Bend, HOA community, and that has been really challenging," Ashley said, describing a month-and-a-half of reliance on public charging and the practical difficulty that creates for EV owners in multifamily…
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