Proposed Ordinance - 12/6/2022SALT LAKE CITY ORDINANCE
No. _____ of 2022
(Ordinance amending Section 21A.44.040 of the Salt Lake City Code
pertaining to EV-readiness for required off street parking)
WHEREAS, Chapter 21A.44 of the Salt Lake City Code (Zoning: Off Street Parking, Mobility,
and Loading) sets forth minimum and maximum requirements for off-street parking spaces for
different zoning districts within Salt Lake City; and
WHEREAS, Section 21A.44.040(B) of the Salt Lake City Code currently mandates the
inclusion of one (1) parking spaces dedicated to electric vehicles and equipped with an electric vehicle
(“EV”) charging station for every twenty-five (25) parking spaces for all multi-family use buildings
(the “EV Parking Ordinance”); and
WHEREAS, Salt Lake City Corporation (“City”) is committed to carbon emissions
reduction, and pursuant to Resolution No. 33 of 2016, a joint resolution of the Salt Lake City
Council and Mayor establishing renewable energy and carbon emissions reduction goals for Salt
Lake City, adopted a goal of reducing carbon emissions by 50% by 2030; and
WHEREAS, on December 8th, 2020 the City Council and the Mayor adopted Resolution
No. 45 of 2020, a joint resolution of Salt Lake City Council and Mayor establishing electrified
transportation goals for Salt Lake City, establishing a commitment to support the development of
electric vehicle charging infrastructure, plus other programs, policies, and projects that encourage
the purchase and use of electric vehicles by local residents; and
WHEREAS, the Salt Lake City Council finds that updates to the EV Parking Ordinance are
necessary to require new multi-family use developments or major reconstruction projects of multi-
family buildings to include electric vehicle readiness infrastructure to support electric vehicle use for
Salt Lake City residents in advancement of the City’s carbon emissions reduction goals.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it ordained by the City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah:
SECTION 1. Amending Section 21A.44.040. Section 21A.44.040(B) of the Salt Lake City
Code shall be, and hereby is, amended to read as follows:
21A.44.040: REQUIRED OFF STREET PARKING:
B. Electric Vehicle Parking:
1. Each multi-family use shall provide a minimum of one (1) parking space dedicated to electric
vehicles for every twenty-five (25) parking spaces provided on-site. Electric vehicle parking spaces
shall count toward the minimum required number of parking spaces. The electric vehicle parking
space shall be:
a. Located in the same lot as the principal use;
b. Located as close to a primary entrance of the principal building as possible;
c. Signed in a clear and conspicuous manner, such as special pavement marking or signage,
indicating exclusive availability to electric vehicles; and
d. Outfitted with a standard electric vehicle charging station.
2. In addition to Electric Vehicle Parking requirements, each multi-family use shall provide a
minimum of 20% electric vehicle ready (EV-ready) parking spaces of required parking spaces
provided on-site. EV-ready parking spaces are parking spaces that are equipped with electrical
conduit and sufficient electrical capacity for the future use of a minimum 200-volt electric vehicle
charging station. The location of proposed EV-ready parking spaces shall be indicated on submitted
site plans.
a. EV-ready parking requirements shall count toward the minimum required and maximum
allowed number of parking spaces.
b. Parking areas with four or fewer vehicle parking spaces are not required to identify an EV-
ready parking space.
c. Where no minimum parking is required, the 20% EV-ready parking space requirement will
be based on provided parking.
d. For new multi-family uses, a minimum of 20% of required Accessible (ADA) parking
spaces shall be constructed as EV-ready.
e. Electric vehicle parking spaces provided in accordance with Subsection B.1 that exceed
the minimum number of required spaces established in that subsection shall count towards the
required number of EV-ready parking spaces required in this Subsection B.2.
SECTION 2. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall become effective on the date of its first
publication.
Passed by the City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah this __ day of ____________, 2022.
CHAIRPERSON
ATTEST:
______________________________
CITY RECORDER
Transmitted to Mayor on .
Mayor’s Action: _______Approved. _______Vetoed.
MAYOR
___________________________
CITY RECORDER APPROVED AS TO FORM
(SEAL) Salt Lake City Attorney’s Office
Date:
Bill No. ________ of 2022
Published: ______________. _______________________________ Sara Montoya, Senior City Attorney
December 6, 2022