Receive a presentation and discuss an ordinance amending Chapter 77 ("Development Code") and Chapter 66 ("Traffic and Vehicles") of the Code of Ordinances to Establish Electric Vehicle (EV) Parking and Charging Infrastructure Requirements for Commercial Development.

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

As part of the City's commitment to planning for future transportation needs and encouraging sustainable commercial development, staff recommends adoption of an ordinance establishing minimum electric vehicle (EV) parking and charging infrastructure requirements for commercial developments within the City of Rowlett. The proposed ordinance amends Chapter 77 of the Development Code by requiring commercial developments with twenty (20) or more required off-street parking spaces to install EV-ready electrical infrastructure and a minimum number of operational charging stations. The ordinance also amends Chapter 66 of the Traffic Code by establishing enforceable regulations governing designated EV charging spaces, including parking restrictions, maximum time limits, and penalties for unauthorized use. These standards are intended to support future EV adoption, reduce long-term infrastructure costs through installation during initial construction, and ensure publicly accessible charging spaces remain available for their intended purpose.

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 6.8/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, voting YES on measures that cap or reduce ad valorem tax burdens, expand taxpayer exemptions, retire debt early, enforce competitive bidding caps, or remove regulatory/zoning barriers to private property rights earns a positive Pro-Liberty score.