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Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning" by revising provisions for electric vehicle parking and electrical supply requirements and making technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.
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THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
TITLE 14. ZONING AND PLANNING
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CHAPTER 14-200. DEFINITIONS
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? 14-203. Definitions
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(108.1) Electric Vehicle.
A vehicle for on-road use primarily powered by an electric motor that draws current from an onboard battery charged through a building electrical service, electric vehicle supply equipment, or another source of electric current.
(108.2) Electric Vehicle Parking Space, Installed.
A designated parking space which is provided with at least a Level 2 installed Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment, regardless of whether motor vehicles in the space may be parked or kept for a charge, fee, or other consideration.
(108.3) Electric Vehicle Parking Space, Ready.
A designated parking space which is provided with a dedicated branch circuit that is not less than 40-ampere and 208/240-volt assigned for electric vehicle supply equipment terminating in a receptacle or junction box located in close proximity to the proposed location of the EV parking space.
(108.4) Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment.
The apparatus installed specifically to transfer energy between the premises wiring and the Electric Vehicle. The charging levels include the following specifications:
(a) Level 1.
Operates on a 15-to-20-ampere breaker on a single phase 120-volt AC branch circuit. Approved Level 1 connectors include standard 120V grounded outlets (NEMA 5-15, 5-20, or 5-30) and SAE J1772.
(b) Level 2.
Operates on a 40-to-50-ampere breaker on a single-phase 208/240-volt AC circuit. Approved Level 2 connectors include an SAE J1772 EV plug.
(c) Level 3 (DCFC).
Operates on a 100 a...
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