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An Ordinance Amending the Municipal Code to Allow Domestic Electric Vehicles in Higher Weight Classes to Park on Residential Streets
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Introduction
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This item seeks approval of an ordinance amendment to the Village's Municipal Code to allow domestic electric vehicles (EVs) to park on residential streets that currently exceed the allowable threshold, such as SUVs and trucks.
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Recommended Action
Staff recommend that the Village Board adopt an ordinance amending Section 15-1-19: Miscellaneous Parking Offenses, of the Municipal Code to include domestic electric vehicles exceeding current weight limits, thereby ensuring equitable access and compliance for EV owners.
Prior Board Action
* The Village Board has adopted multiple sustainability and climate-related policies, including EV infrastructure expansion and fleet electrification goals.
* There is no prior Board action specific to EV vehicle weight-class inclusion.
Background
The Village's Municipal Code currently restricts certain vehicle weight classes from residential parking and license eligibility. However, many EV models manufactured today, including SUVs and trucks, exceed traditional weight thresholds due to battery configurations. As a result, residents and visitors who purchase EVs may unintentionally fall out of compliance or be discouraged from EV adoption altogether. This would allow these types of vehicles to park on-street with proper permitting and not be subject to a ticket.
This amendment directly supports the Village's Environmental Sustainability Plan, aligns with regional and statewide EV initiatives, and ensures ordinances remain equitable and technologically relevant. The Parking & Mobility Services Division has reviewed peer community practices and industry standards, finding that similar updates have been adopted in multiple municipalities to address this emerging issue.
Timing Considerations
Adoption should occur as soon as possible ...
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