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Ordinance No. 15 of 201i
(Amending Sections 12.56.205 and 12.56.550,Salt Lake City Code, defining electric vehicle
charging stations, limiting their use to electric vehicles being actively charged, and establishing a
civil penalty for violations.)
An ordinance amending Sections 12.56.205 and 12.56.550, Salt Lake City Code, defining electric
vehicle charging stations, limiting their use to electric vehicles being actively charged, imposing
a two hour limit for use, and establishing a civil penalty for violations.
WHEREAS, the Salt Lake City Council approved Ordinance No. 82 of 2005, enacting
Section 12.56.205 of the Salt Lake City Code to encourage the use of alternative fuel, fuel
efficient, and low polluting vehicles by permitting such vehicles to park for free at Salt Lake City
parking meters.
WHEREAS, the use of these types of vehicles helps to improve air quality within the
City and to reduce dependence on foreign oil, which is consistent with the City's goal of creating
a greener, more sustainable, and environmentally friendly city.
WHEREAS, certain electric vehicles must be recharged regularly, and lack of charging
stations outside of the vehicle owner's home limit the range over which the vehicle may be used.
WHEREAS, the City wishes to encourage the use of electric vehicles by providing
charging stations within the City that may be used by multiple vehicles each day.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah,
as follows:
SECTION 1. That the following sections of the Salt Lake City Code be amended as
follows:
12.56.205: PARKING METERS; NO CHARGE FOR ALTERNATIVE FUEL, FUEL
EFFICIENT AND LOW POLLUTING VEHICLES; ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING
STATIONS:
A. The following definitions shall apply to this section:
ALTERNATIVE FUEL: Propane, compressed natural gas, electricity, or any motor or special
fuel that meets the clean fuel vehicle standards in the federal clean air act amendments of 1990,
title II, as amended.
ALTERNATIVE FUEL VEHICLE: A vehicle with an engine powered full or part time by an
alternative fuel.
CLEAN FUEL LICENSE PLATE: A special group license plate issued by the Utah department
of motor vehicles as authorized by Utah code 41-1 a-418, or its successor.
DIVISION: The city's transportation division.
ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATION: A parking stall equiped with an electrical
outlet to charge electric vehicles.
FUEL EFFICIENT VEHICLE: A vehicle that is powered by gasoline or diesel that achieves a
city driving fuel efficiency of forty one (41) or more miles per gallon.
LOW POLLUTING VEHICLE: A vehicle that achieves an environmental protection agency
(EPA) air pollution score of at least eight(8) on the EPA vehicle rating scale of zero to ten (10).
B. 1. The division shall issue a vehicle windshield sticker to all persons applying for such sticker
who provide evidence acceptable to the division that the vehicle for which the sticker is desired
is a "fuel efficient vehicle" or a "low polluting vehicle" as defined in subsection A of this section.
Motorcycles and other vehicles that are not automobiles shall not be issued a sticker pursuant to
this section.
2. The recipient of the sticker shall affix it only to the bottom of the driver's side of the rear
window of the vehicle for which it is issued so that it is readily visible.
C. Parking meter spaces may be used without charge on all days of the week at all hours by
vehicles properly displaying the sticker referred to in subsection B of this section or vehicles
displaying a clean fuel license plate.
D. No person parking a vehicle without charge pursuant to this section shall park or permit such
vehicle to remain parked in any parking meter space adjacent to a meter for a continuous period
longer than that designated on the meter, nor shall they park in restricted spaces pursuant to
section 12.56.180 of this chapter.
E. In assessing the evidence provided by an applicant for such sticker as set forth in subsection
B1 of this section, the division may consider:
1 . The fuel efficiency information for particular years and models of vehicles determined by the
department of energy and the environmental protection agency as shown on their website at
www.fueleconomy.gov or its successor website; and
2. The EPA's annual "Green Vehicle Guide" as found at the website www.epa.gov/greenvehicles
or its successor website.
F. Use of electric vehicle charging stations is restricted to electric vehicles actively charging
their battery at the provided electrical outlet. The division may establish time limits for use of
particular electric vehicle charging stations. No person shall use an electric vehicle charging
station for longer than the time period specified for that station. Failure to comply with this
provision will result in a civil penalty as set forth in Section 12.56.550 of this code.
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12.56.550: UNAUTHORIZED USE OF STREETS, PARKING LOTS AND OTHER
AREAS; PENALTIES:
A. Violation:
1. Any person engaging in the unauthorized use of streets, parking lots or other areas as provided
under this chapter, within the city, shall be liable for a civil penalty. Any penalty assessed in
subsection B of this section may be in addition to such other penalties as may be provided in this
title.
2. "Unauthorized use of streets" means a violation of any restriction or prohibition contained in
this chapter or its successor.
B. Civil Penalties: Civil penalties shall be imposed as follows:
Section Of This Chapter Penalty
12.56.040 $140 .00
12.56.050 135 .00
12.56.080 156 .00
12.56.100 135 .00
12.56.110 135 .00
12.56.120 260 .00
12.56.130 260 .00
12.56.150 125 .00
12.56.180 135 .00
12.56.190 125 .00
12.56.205E 160.00
12.56.210 135 .00
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12.56.235 135 .00
12.56.240 140 .00
12.56.250 135 .00
12.56.290 135 .00
12.56.300 140 .00
12.56.302 125 .00
12.56.303 125 .00
12.56.304 125 .00
12.56.310 140 .00
12.56.330 140 .00
12.56.350 135 .00
12.56.360 140 .00
12.56.380 140 .00
12.56.390 135 .00
12.56.400 135 .00
12.56.410 135 .00
12.56.420 140 .00
12.56.430 135 .00
12.56.4401 135 .00
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12.56.440A5 147 .00
12.56.440A19 260 .00
12.56.450 125 .00
12.56.460 140 .00
12.56.465 192 .00
12.56.470 140 .00
12.56.480 140 .00
12.56.490 140 .00
12.56.500 140 .00
12.56.515 135 .00
12.56.520 135 .00
12.56.525 135 .00
Note:
1.With the exception of subsections 12.56.440A5 and A19.
C. Reduction Of Penalties: The civil penalties specified in subsection B of this section shall be
subject to the following:
1. Any penalty that is paid within ten (10) days from the date of receipt of notice shall be reduced
by the sum of one hundred ten dollars ($110.00).
2. Any penalty that is paid within twenty (20) days from the date of receipt of notice shall be
reduced by the sum of seventy dollars ($70.00).
3. Any penalty that is paid within thirty (30) days from the date of receipt of notice shall be
reduced by the sum of forty dollars ($40.00).
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D. Receipt Of Notice: As used in this section, "receipt of notice"means the affixing of a notice
to the vehicle alleged to have been employed in such unauthorized use, or by delivery of such
notice to the owner or driver thereof.
E. Other Fees And Assessments: A forty five dollar($45.00) administrative fee shall be assessed
for the city's cost of collecting past due debts.
SECTION 2. This ordinance shall become effective upon first publication.
Passed by the City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah this 5th day of April
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