RCW 35A.63.107
Development regulations—Jurisdictions specified—Electric vehicle infrastructure.
(1) By July 1, 2010, the development regulations of any jurisdiction:
(a) Adjacent to Interstate 5, Interstate 90, Interstate 405, or state route number 520, with a population over twenty thousand, and located in a county with a population over one million five hundred thousand; or
(b) Adjacent to Interstate 5 and located in a county with a population greater than six hundred thousand; or
(c) Adjacent to Interstate 5 and located in a county with a state capitol within its borders;
planning under this chapter must allow electric vehicle infrastructure as a use in all areas except those zoned for residential or resource use or critical areas. A jurisdiction may adopt and apply other development regulations that do not have the effect of precluding the siting of electric vehicle infrastructure in areas where that use is allowed.
(2) By July 1, 2011, or six months after the distribution required under RCW 43.31.970 occurs, whichever is later, the development regulations of any jurisdiction adjacent to Interstate 5, Interstate 90, Interstate 405, or state route number 520 planning under this chapter must allow electric vehicle infrastructure as a use in all areas except those zoned for residential or resource use or critical areas. A jurisdiction may adopt and apply other development regulations that do not have the effect of precluding the siting of electric vehicle infrastructure in areas where that use is allowed.
(3) By July 1, 2011, or six months after the distribution required under RCW 43.31.970 occurs, whichever is later, the development regulations of any jurisdiction planning under this chapter must allow battery charging stations as a use in all areas except those zoned for residential or resource use or critical areas. A jurisdiction may adopt and apply other development regulations that do not have the effect of precluding the siting of electric vehicle infrastructure in areas where that use is allowed.
(4) Cities are authorized to adopt incentive programs to encourage the retrofitting of existing structures with the electrical outlets capable of charging electric vehicles. Incentives may include bonus height, site coverage, floor area ratio, and transferable development rights for use in urban growth areas.
(5) The definitions in this subsection apply throughout this section unless the context clearly requires otherwise.
(a) "Battery charging station" means an electrical component assembly or cluster of component assemblies designed specifically to charge batteries within electric vehicles, which meet or exceed any standards, codes, and regulations set forth by chapter 19.28 RCW and consistent with rules adopted under RCW 19.27.540.
(b) "Battery exchange station" means a fully automated facility that will enable an electric vehicle with a swappable battery to enter a drive lane and exchange the depleted battery with a fully charged battery through a fully automated process, which meets or exceeds any standards, codes, and regulations set forth by chapter 19.28 RCW and consistent with rules adopted under RCW 19.27.540.
(c) "Electric vehicle infrastructure" means structures, machinery, and equipment necessary and integral to support an electric vehicle, including battery charging stations, rapid charging stations, and battery exchange stations.
(d) "Rapid charging station" means an industrial grade electrical outlet that allows for faster recharging of electric vehicle batteries through higher power levels, which meets or exceeds any standards, codes, and regulations set forth by chapter 19.28 RCW and consistent with rules adopted under RCW 19.27.540.
(6) If federal funding for public investment in electric vehicles, electric vehicle infrastructure, or alternative fuel distribution infrastructure is not provided by February 1, 2010, subsection (1) of this section is null and void.
[ 2009 c 459 § 10.]
NOTES:
Finding—Purpose—2009 c 459: See note following RCW 47.80.090.
Regional transportation planning organizations—Electric vehicle infrastructure: RCW 47.80.090.
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Title 35A - Optional Municipal Code
Chapter 35A.63 - Planning and Zoning in Code Cities.
35A.63.015 - "Solar energy system" defined.
35A.63.020 - Planning agency—Creation—Powers and duties—Conflicts of interest.
35A.63.030 - Joint meetings and cooperative action.
35A.63.040 - Regional planning.
35A.63.050 - Receipt and expenditure of funds.
35A.63.060 - Comprehensive plan—General.
35A.63.061 - Comprehensive plan—Required elements.
35A.63.062 - Comprehensive plan—Optional elements.
35A.63.070 - Comprehensive plan—Notice and hearing.
35A.63.071 - Comprehensive plan—Forwarding to legislative body.
35A.63.072 - Comprehensive plan—Approval by legislative body.
35A.63.073 - Comprehensive plan—Amendments and modifications.
35A.63.080 - Comprehensive plan—Effect.
35A.63.100 - Municipal authority.
35A.63.105 - Development regulations—Consistency with comprehensive plan.
35A.63.107 - Development regulations—Jurisdictions specified—Electric vehicle infrastructure.
35A.63.110 - Board of adjustment—Creation—Powers and duties.
35A.63.120 - Administration and enforcement.
35A.63.130 - Provisions inconsistent with charters.
35A.63.140 - Duties and responsibilities imposed by other acts.
35A.63.149 - Residential care facilities—Review of need and demand—Adoption of ordinances.
35A.63.152 - Public notice—Identification of affected property.
35A.63.160 - Construction—1967 ex.s. c 119.
35A.63.170 - Hearing examiner system—Adoption authorized—Alternative—Functions—Procedures.
35A.63.200 - Conformance with chapter 43.97 RCW required.
35A.63.210 - Child care facilities—Review of need and demand—Adoption of ordinances.
35A.63.220 - Moratoria, interim zoning controls—Public hearing—Limitation on length.
35A.63.230 - Accessory apartments.
35A.63.240 - Treatment of residential structures occupied by persons with handicaps.
35A.63.250 - Watershed restoration projects—Permit processing—Fish habitat enhancement project.
35A.63.260 - Planning regulations—Copies provided to county assessor.