To: Board of County Commissioners
Through: Bryan Weimer, Director of Public Works and Development
Prepared By:
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Molly Orkild-Larson, Principal Planner, and Raye Fields, Planner II, Public Works and Development
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Presenter: Molly Orkild-Larson, Principal Planner; Raye Fields, Planner II, Public Works and Development
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Subject:
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LDC25-001-EV Charging Stations - Land Development Code Amendment and Development Application Manual Amendment
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Purpose and Request:
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Planners are seeking approval from the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) on the proposed code amendment to include electric vehicle (EV) standards as required by House Bill 24-1173 (HB24-1173).
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Alignment with Strategic Plan: Sustainable Growth and Infrastructure - Support environmentally responsible development and energy efficiency in county operations.
Background and Discussion: The Colorado State Legislature passed HB24-1173, and Governor Polis signed it into law on May 21, 2024. The law requires subject municipalities (with 10,000 or more residents) and counties (with 20,000 or more residents) to implement one of the three EV charger compliance options by resolution or ordinance. The goal of HB24-1173 is to expand EV use, cost-effectiveness, convenience, and viability across the state and to advance Colorado's goals to reduce local air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. This bill also encourages a more standardized and streamlined local permitting process for EV charging development. The Colorado Energy Office (CEO) produced a model EV charging code and is responsible for auditing the adopted codes of affected jurisdictions.
As per HB24-1173, "A county permitting agency shall approve, conditionally approve, or deny an application for an EV Charger permit using the county's administrative review process to determine if the proposed electric motor vehicle charging system is in compliance with the county's objective stan...
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