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Planning commission unanimously forwards EV, bicycle and solar code updates with stronger EV‑readiness standard
Summary
The commission unanimously forwarded amendments requiring EV charging infrastructure (10% chargers, 20% EV‑ready conduit) and bike parking minimums, and clarified solar system rules; commissioners amended the draft to specify level‑2 (40 amp) minimum EV capability and to harmonize definitions before sending to council. (Code amendment)
The Snyderville Basin Planning Commission unanimously forwarded a package of development‑code amendments to the County Council that require electric‑vehicle (EV) readiness and charging infrastructure, establish bicycle parking minimums and clarify solar‑system standards.
Staff and the county sustainability team described the goals as “future‑proofing” new development: for multifamily and commercial projects, 10% of off‑street parking would provide EV charging stations and 20% of spaces would be EV‑ready with conduit and infrastructure for future chargers. Short‑term bicycle parking would be required at one space per 1,000 square feet of leasable area (up to 20) and long‑term bicycle parking would be required per the multifamily/employee formula in the affordable housing chapter. Solar guidance would recognize building‑integrated, roof‑mounted and ground‑mounted systems, limiting ground‑mounted arrays to 1,000 square feet and a maximum tilt height.
Commissioners debated technical minimums. Commissioner Nagel proposed — and the commission approved — amendments requiring EV chargers to be at least level‑2 with 40‑amp capability (or level‑3 where appropriate), to require one EV‑ready (level‑2 40‑amp capable) parking space for each new single‑family or two‑family unit, to add NMU‑1 to the zones covered, and to clarify the definition of “electric vehicle ready” so chapter definitions and applications are consistent. Utah Clean Energy staff noted Rocky Mountain Power has a nascent demand‑side management pilot for EV charging but utility programs remain an evolving factor in larger, bidirectional uses.
The commission approved the revised package and will forward it to the County Council for formal public hearing and adoption processes.
