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An ordinance amending Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, to add a new "Electric Vehicle Charging Station" use and related definitions and conditions to the Zoning Code (Proposal No. 2025Z-015TX-001).
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BE IT ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:
Section 1. That Section 17.04.060 of the Metropolitan Code is hereby amended by adding the following new "Electric Vehicle Charging Station" definition in alphabetical order:
"Electric Vehicle Charging Station" means a site or facility that is accessory to another principal use and contains one or more vehicle stalls for the charging of electric vehicles (EVs) using electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) and associated necessary infrastructure.
Section 2. That Section 17.04.060 of the Metropolitan Code is hereby amended by adding the following new sub-definitions under the "Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment" definition in alphabetical order:
"Level 2 EVSE" means electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) that utilizes alternating current and has an output power range of 3kW - 22kW.
"Direct Current Fast Charging (DCFC) EVSE" means electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) that utilizes direct current and has an output power range of 50kW or greater.
Section 2. That Section 17.08.030 of the Metropolitan Code is hereby amended by adding "Electric Vehicle Charging Station" as a utility use permitted as an accessory use (A) in all zoning districts.
Section 3. That Chapter 17.16 of the Metropolitan Code is hereby amended by adding the following as a new Section 17.16.305:
17.16.305 - Utility accessory uses.
(Refer to zoning district land use table)
A. Electric Vehicle Charging Station.
1. Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Containing Only Level 2 EVSEs.
a. Permitted Zoning Districts. Electric vehicle charging stations containing only level 2 EVSEs shall be permitted in all zoning districts.
b. Location. Electric vehicle charging stations containi...
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