(1) By July 1, 2010, the development
regulations of any jurisdiction with a population over six
hundred thousand or with a state capitol within its borders
planning under this chapter must allow electric vehicle
infrastructure as a use in all areas within one mile of
Interstate 5, Interstate 90, Interstate 405, or state route
number 520, 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) Counties 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 § 13.]
NOTES:
Finding -- Purpose -- 2009 c 459: See note following RCW 47.80.090.
Regional transportation planning organizations -- Electric vehicle infrastructure: RCW 47.80.090.