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Murray council discusses draft EV-charging ordinance; asks staff to consult power department
Summary
Council held a workshop on a proposed EV-charging ordinance modeled on Ogden's code, debating parking-based minimums, multifamily requirements and whether to require wiring/infrastructure or fully installed chargers. Members asked staff to return with Power Department technical standards and cost options.
The council considered a workshop-style proposal for minimum EV-charging infrastructure in new development, anchored to an example ordinance from Ogden. Staff introduced a two-part approach: require a minimum number of chargers based on parking counts and require infrastructure or adaptable wiring in multifamily units.
Discussion points included:
- Applicability: several council members favored requirements for commercial developments (shopping, workplaces) and expressed greater caution for mandating charging in small multifamily or townhouse projects. - Installation approach: the draft provides options to require either installed charging stations or an adaptable system (pre-wiring or electrical capacity) so chargers can later be installed upon tenant request. - Cost and grid impacts: council members asked staff to consult the city Power Department to determine realistic electrical-service standards (e.g., 240V vs. 480V) and the effect on capacity and distribution. Several members expressed concern about upfront costs to developers and whether mandates would deter development.
Council members agreed that the idea merited further study and asked staff to return with input from the Power Department and options for (a) minimal commercial requirements, (b) residential infrastructure-only requirements and (c) cost estimates for both full installation and adaptable wiring.
What happens next: staff will consult the Power Department and return with recommended code language and cost/implementation scenarios.
