Arapahoe County advances land‑use code updates to allow electric‑vehicle charging stations

Nov 17, 2025

Planning staff presented amendments to the county’s land-development code to implement the state EV model code and to permit EV charging as a primary or accessory use in most zones; commissioners supported advancing the draft to public hearings after clarifying setbacks, screening, and fire-safety measures.

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Arapahoe County planning staff outlined proposed amendments to the county’s land-development code to incorporate requirements from the state’s electric-vehicle model code. Staff said the changes are required for counties over 20,000 people under state law and are intended to standardize permitting, improve convenience for EV users, and support greenhouse-gas reduction goals.

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