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ORDINANCE NO. 2956 <br />AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF REDLANDS ADDING CHAPTER 10.70 <br />OF THE REDLANDS MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROHIBIT NON -ELECTRIC <br />VEHICLES FROM PARKING IN DESIGNATED ELECTRIC VEHICLE <br />CHARGING PARKING SPOTS <br />WHEREAS, the city of Redlands ("City") is a municipal corporation and general law city, <br />duly organized under the California Constitution and laws of the State of California; and <br />WHEREAS, there has been an increasing problem with non -electric vehicles parking in <br />designated charging spaces for electric vehicles; and <br />WHEREAS, the City does not currently have a municipal code to enforce this issue; and <br />WHEREAS, with the increase in electric vehicle charging stations, it is necessary to have <br />a municipal code that can be used to enforce this violation; and <br />WHEREAS, California Vehicle code 22511 (a)(1) states that this can be enforced with a <br />local ordinance or resolution in an off-street parking facility owned or operated by that local <br />authority or person for the exclusive purpose of charging and parking a vehicle that is connected <br />for electric charging purposes; <br />NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDLANDS DOES ORDAIN <br />AS FOLLOWS: <br />Section 1. Chapter 10.70 of the Redlands Municipal Code, titled "Designated Electric <br />Vehicle Charging Parking Spots," is hereby added to read as follows: <br />"CHAPTER 10.70: DESIGNATED ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING PARKING SPOTS: <br />A. A local authority, by ordinance or resolution, and a person in lawful possession of an off-street <br />parking facility may designate stalls or spaces in an off-street parking facility owned or <br />operated by that local authority or person for the exclusive purpose of charging and parking a <br />vehicle that is connected for electric charging purposes. <br />B. A local authority, by ordinance or resolution, may designate stalls or spaces on a public street <br />within its jurisdiction for the exclusive purpose of charging and parking a vehicle that is <br />connected for electric charging purposes. <br />C. The owner or person in lawful possession of a privately owned or operated off-street parking <br />facility, after notifying the police or sheriff's department, may cause the removal of a vehicle <br />from a stall or space designated in the facility to the nearest public garage if the vehicle is not <br />connected for electric charging purposes. <br />hVOrdinanoes\Nos 2900-2999 in Word\2956 EV Charging.doex <br />