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Oak Park planning commission approves zoning rules for electric vehicle charging stations
Summary
The Oak Park Planning Commission voted unanimously to add zoning regulations for electric vehicle charging stations, allowing the city to control where chargers may be sited and what conditions apply while acknowledging the city cannot cap the total number of chargers.
The Oak Park Planning Commission on Monday approved an amendment to the city's zoning ordinance to add regulations for electric vehicle (EV) charging stations and revisions to the city's sign code.
Staff told commissioners the amendment is aimed at regulating EV charging as either a principal or accessory use, setting where charging stations are permitted and what on-site conditions would be required. A staff representative said the draft combines elements from other communities'ordinances and applies…
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