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CITY OF WEST CHICAGO
DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
ITEM TITLE:
AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: A.
Zoning Text Amendment
Electric Vehicle Charging Stations FILE NUMBER:
Ordinance No. 24-0-0005 COMMITTEE AGENDA DATE: Feb. 12, 2024
COUNCIL AGENDA DATE:
STAFF REVIEW: Tom Dabareiner, AICP SIGNATURE a Se
APPROVED BY CITY ADMINISTRATOR: Michael SIGNATURE
Guttman
ITEM SUMMARY:
Staff drafted an Amendment to the Zoning Code to define and allow Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging
Stations as an accessory use in all zoning districts and will include the use of EV charging stations as
part of motor vehicle service stations. The Amendment will allow Levels 1, 2, and 3 EV Charging
Stations in all business and manufacturing districts as an accessory use and will allow levels 1 and 2
EV Charging Stations in all residential districts. Staff has attached a fact sheet describing the
differences between these three various charging levels. A property to be used primarily for charging
EVs would be considered a motor vehicle service station, which requires approval of a special use in
the B-2 General Business and B-3 Regional Shopping districts.
This Amendment is in keeping with the vision adopted by the Plan Commission within the
Comprehensive Plan which is to “always demonstrate an unwavering commitment to green space and
the environment.” Furthermore, one of the focused goals of the Comprehensive Plan is to provide
green transportation options such as those with zero emissions.
At their February 6'" meeting, members of the Plan Commission voted unanimously (6-0, with one
absent) in support of the Zoning Text Amendment.
ACTION PROPOSED:
Discuss and recommend approval of the Zoning Text Amendment related to EV Charging Stations.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
Attachments: EV Charging Station Fact Sheet
Draft Ordinance
PC Report

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ORDINANCE NO. 24-0-0005
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF
THE CITY OF WEST CHICAGO — APPENDIX A
ARTICLES IV AND XIII OF THE ZONING CODE
RELATING TO ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS
WHEREAS, the City of West Chicago periodically reviews the text of the Zoning Code
for consistency with current trends in development and land use; and
WHEREAS, there has been an increased interest by business and residents to install Elec-
tric Vehicle Charging Stations within gas stations, commercial centers, and residential areas to
accommodate the rise in the use of Electric Vehicles; and
WHEREAS, the adopted Vision Statement within the City’s Comprehensive Plan in-
cludes always demonstrating an unwavering commitment to green space and the environment;
and
WHEREAS, a focused goal within the City’s Comprehensive Plan is to provide green
transportation options such as those with zero emissions; and
WHEREAS, the City Council believes it is in the best interest of the City to amend the
Zoning Code to allow the installation and use of electric vehicle charging stations in all zoning
districts as an accessory use; and
WHEREAS, Notice of Public Hearing on said zoning text amendment was published in
the Daily Herald on or about February 22, 2024, as required by the ordinances of the City of West
Chicago and the statutes of the State of Illinois; and
WHEREAS, a Public Hearing was conducted by the Plan Commission/Zoning Board of
Appeals of the City of West Chicago on February 6, 2024 pursuant to said Notice; and
WHEREAS, at the Public Hearing all interested parties had an opportunity to be heard; and
WHEREAS, the corporate authorities of the City of West Chicago have received the
recommendation of the Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals which contains specific
findings of fact, pursuant to Recommendation No. 24-RC-0003, a copy of which is attached hereto
as Exhibit “A” which is, by this reference, made a part hereof.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of West Chi-
cago, Du Page County, Illinois, in regular session assembled, as follows:
Section 1. That Section 4.1 — Construction of Terms, of Article IV, Appendix A, of the
Code of Ordinances of the City of West Chicago be amended to add the following definitions
and amend an existing definition:
“Electric vehicle: A_battery-powered vehicle operated solely by electricity or a
plug-in hybrid vehicle that operates on electricity and gasoline and has a battery
that can be recharged from an external source.
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Electric vehicle charging station: Stationary infrastructure and all its compo-
nents, including charging cables, that provides electric energy for the recharging of
an Electric Vehicle. A level 1 charging station has a voltage of 120 V AC with typical
power output of 1 kilowatt. A level 2 charging station has a voltage of 208-240 V AC
with typical power output of 7 kilowatts to 19 kilowatts. A level 3 charging station
has a voltage of 400 V — 1000 V DC with a typical power output of 50-350 kilowatts.
Motor vehicle service station: Any building or portion thereof, used for dispensing
or sale of motor vehicle fuels, lubricating oil or grease, tires, batteries, ex minor motor
vehicle accessories,: or offering for sale the use of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations.
Services offered may include the installation of tires, car washing, batteries and minor
accessories, minor motor vehicle repairs, and greasing of individual motor vehicles. All
work must be done in an enclosed building. Motor vehicle service stations may also in-
clude as accessory uses, convenience stores and/or restaurant facilities.”
Section 2. That Section 13.1-13 (A) — Off-Street Parking and Loading — Location of
Parking — Residential Districts, of Article XIII, Appendix A, of the Code of Ordinances of the
City of West Chicago be amended to add the following text:
“(18) Electric Vehicle Charging Stations, including levels 1 and 2 only, shall be per-
mitted in all residential districts when accessory to the principal use.”
Section 3. That Section 13.1-13 (B) — Off-Street Parking and Loading — Location of
Parking — Business and Manufacturing Districts, of Article XIII, Appendix A, of the Code of Or-
dinances of the City of West Chicago be amended to add the following text:
“(5)_ Electric Vehicle Charging Stations, including levels 1, 2, and 3, are permitted in
all business and manufacturing districts when accessory to the principal use,
subject to the following conditions:
a._ Parking stalls containing an electric vehicle charging station may be includ-
ed_in the calculation for minimum parking spaces required unless such
parking stall is identified as being available exclusively for electric vehicles.
b._Electric vehicle charging stations shall contain a retraction device or a place
to hang permanent cords and connectors so cords are a sufficient and safe
distance above the ground or pavement surface. Equipment shall be mount-
ed on pedestals, and located so they do not impede pedestrian travel or cre-
ate trip hazards. Equipment shall not interfere with accessibility require-
ments of the Illinois Accessibility Code.
c._ Electric vehicle charging stations shall not contain off-premise signage.”
Section 4. That all ordinances and resolutions, or parts thereof, in conflict with the pro-
visions of this Ordinance are, to the extent of such conflict, expressly repealed.
Section 5. That this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect after its passage, approval
and publication in pamphlet form as provided by law.
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PASSED this day of 20
Alderman D. Beebe Alderman L. Chassee
Alderman J. Sheahan Alderman H. Brown
Alderman A. Hallett Alderman C. Dettmann
Alderman M. Birch Ferguson Alderman S. Dimas
Alderman J. Smith, Jr. Alderman C. Swiatek
Alderman R. Stout Alderman J. Short
Alderman J. Morano Ward 7 — Vacant
APPROVED as to form:
City Attorney
APPROVED this day of , 20
Mayor Ruben Pineda
ATTEST:
Executive Office Manager Valeria Perez
PUBLISHED:
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EXHIBIT “A”
RECOMMENDATION # 24-RC-0003
TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
SUBJECT: PC 24-03
Proposed Zoning Text Amendment to Sections 4.1 (Construction of Terms) and
Section 13.1-13 (Off-Street Parking and Loading — Location of Parking) of Ap-
pendix A (the Zoning Code), of the Code of Ordinances of the City of West Chi-
cago.
DATE: February 6, 2024
DECISION: The motion to recommend approval of the proposed amendment was approved by
a vote of six (6) “yes” and zero (0) “no”.
RECOMMENDATION:
After a review of the proposed Zoning Text Amendment as presented, the Plan Commis-
sion/Zoning Board of Appeals finds that the proposed Amendment does not pose a threat to the
health, safety and welfare of the community. It is the Commission’s opinion that the proposed
Amendment will be beneficial to the City of West Chicago.
The Amendment is in keeping with the purpose of the Zoning Code and the Comprehensive
Plan. The Plan Commission is of the opinion that the proposed amendments will protect, pro-
mote, and improve the public health, safety, morals, convenience, order, appearance, prosperity
and the general welfare of the citizens of West Chicago community.
Respectfully submitted,
Barbara Laimins
Chairperson
VOTE:
For Against Abstain Absent
Laimins Henkin
Billingsley
Banasiak
Kasprak
Slattery
Terrazas
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