Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of an Ordinance to amend Sections 3-2-82 and 3-2-85 (Encroachment fees) Article G of Chapter 2 of Title 3 (Finance, Taxation and Procurement) and Section 5-2-29 (Street Encroachments) of Chapter 2 (Streets and Sidewalks) of Title 5 (Transportation and Environmental Services) to allow publicly accessible electrical vehicle charging equipment encroachments into public rights-of-way.

This ordinance amends city code to allow publicly accessible electric vehicle (EV) charging equipment to encroach into public rights-of-way. It updates sections related to street encroachments and finance, taxation, and procurement to accommodate EV charging infrastructure.

Key Provisions:

• Encroachment Permits: Publicly accessible EV charging equipment can be permitted within the public right-of-way, subject to existing encroachment permitting requirements and new conditions.
• License Agreements: Installation and operation will be governed by a license agreement between the owner and the City, and must comply with "City of Alexandria EV Charging Requirements."
• Fees:
  • An initial $100 Permit Processing Fee is required.
  • An Annual Charge will be assessed based on the square footage of occupied right-of-way at $1.50 per square foot.
  • An Annual Charge of $140 will be applied for each designated "EV Charging Only" parking space.
• Effective Date: The ordinance becomes effective upon final passage.

This initiative aims to facilitate the expansion of EV charging infrastructure within the city.