January 18, 2022

2667-21 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 25 OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE AUTHORIZING AND ENCOURAGING ELECTRIC VEHICLE SUPPLY/SERVICE EQUIPMENT (EVSE) AND MAKE READY PARKING SPACES This Ordinance sets forth procedures for the installation of Electric Vehicle Supply/Service Equipment (EVSE) and Make-Ready parking spaces and establishes associated regulations and other standards within the Township of West Orange, Essex County. WHEREAS, supporting the transition to electric vehicles contributes to the Township of West Orange's commitment to sustainability and is in the best interest of public welfare; and WHEREAS, installation of EVSE and Make-Ready parking spaces encourages electric vehicle adoption; and WHEREAS, the Township of West Orange encourages increased installation of EVSE and Make Ready parking spaces; and WHEREAS, adoption of this ordinance supports the State of New Jersey’s goals to reduce air pollutants and greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector as outlined and supported by various programs related to NJ’s 2019 Energy Master Plan, Global Warming Response Act (P.L.2007, c.112 (C.26:2C-37 et al.)), and EV Law (P.L. 2019, c. 362); and WHEREAS, P.L. 2021, c.171, which Governor Murphy signed into law on July 9, 2021, requires EVSE and Make-Ready parking spaces be designated as a permitted accessory use in all zoning or use districts and establishes associated installation and parking requirements; and WHEREAS, adoption of this ordinance will support the Master Plan of the Township of West Orange adopted in concurrence with P.L. 1975 c. 291, s. 1 eff. Aug. 1, 1976, and is consistent with goals of the Master Plan as well as the land use, circulation, and environmental and sustainability elements of the Master Plan; and WHEREAS, the Township of West Orange encourages greater ownership and use of electric vehicles, thus the Township of West Orange is amending its land use ordinances to establish standards and regulations for the safe and efficient installation of EVSE and Make- Ready parking spaces at appropriate locations. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF THE TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE, NEW JERSEY that Chapter 25 of the Revised General Ordinances of the Township of West Orange be and are hereby amended as follows:

THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF THE TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE, NEW JERSEY that Chapter 25 of the Revised General Ordinances of the Township of West Orange be and are hereby amended as follows: 1