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City adopts development‑code changes adding EV, e‑bike, safety and accessibility requirements

Arlington City Council · August 5, 2025
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Summary

The council adopted Unified Development Code amendments to comply with new state law and to add local requirements for ebike charging, EV charging and EV‑ready parking, enhanced parking lighting and security, camera/locking clarification for points of entry, maintenance standards, and study of universal‑design and energy measures.

The Arlington City Council adopted amendments to the Unified Development Code that staff said are necessary to comply with recently passed state bills and to address local priorities including building maintenance, safety, and electric vehicle infrastructure.

Planning staff (Miss Thoppel) summarized the main elements: add ebike charging as part of bicycle requirements;…

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