Auburn, WA Parking Rules: EV Charging (2026)
Key Facts
- Governing chapter
- ACC 18.47, adopted 2011, amended 2022
- Minimum stations required
- None; installation is voluntary citywide
- Rapid charging in residential zones
- Restricted-type stations only (ACC 18.04.354)
- Accessible stations
- 1 per 50 stations, rising with total count
- Signage
- Must state time limits, hours, charging-only use
Summary
Auburn allows electric vehicle charging stations by right in every zoning district under ACC 18.47.020, from the PUD, RC and R-1 districts through commercial and industrial land, with rapid charging in residential zones limited to restricted-type stations. The city sets no minimum number of stations, but ACC 18.47.060 lets a charging stall count toward a site's required parking.
To ensure an effective installation of electric vehicle charging stations, the regulations in this section provide a framework for when a private property owner chooses to provide electric vehicle charging stations. A. Scope. For all parking lots or garages, except those that include electric vehicle charging stations – restricted. B. Number. No minimum number of charging station spaces is required. C. Minimum Parking Requirements. An electric vehicle charging station space may be included in the calculation for minimum required parking spaces that are required pursuant to other provisions of code.
Official source re-checked September 8, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: current through Ordinance 7023, passed July 6, 2026).
Full Breakdown
354. Battery exchange stations are barred from residential, C-N, RO and downtown-unit-code zones and permitted only in the C-1, C-2, C-3, M-1, M-2, I and P-1 districts. 030 makes clear no development is ever required to install a charging station. 060 sets no minimum number of spaces but lets a charging stall count toward a site's minimum required parking. 050 requires accessible charging stations on a sliding scale tied to lot size, starting at one accessible station for the first 50 charging stations and rising to six for 251 to 300 stations, located on a barrier-free route to the building entrance. 060(E).
Violations & Fines
ACC 18.47 does not set a stand-alone fine for misusing a charging space; a vehicle parked in a marked charging stall without charging, or blocking accessibility to one, is enforced through the space's posted signage and the city's general zoning and parking rules. Property owners who install charging equipment must keep it in working order and post a repair contact number, or risk a code compliance complaint under Chapter 1.25 ACC.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Auburn require businesses to install EV chargers?
Can I park a gas-powered car in an EV charging space?
Are rapid chargers allowed in Auburn's residential neighborhoods?
Sources & Official References
Other rules in Auburn
Compare Auburn to another location·View the Washington parking rules overview
See something wrong?
Help us keep this page accurate. If you notice an error or outdated information, let us know.
EV Charging in Nearby Cities
How other cities in King County handle ev charging.