Centennial, CO Parking Rules: EV Charging (2026)
Key Facts
- Accessory use
- permitted in all zone districts
- Connector height
- 36 to 48 inches
- Development Order
- not required, accessory use
- Single-family equipment
- screened from right-of-way
Summary
Centennial's Land Development Code permits accessory EV charging stations in every zone district and sets equipment height and screening standards.
C.Permitted Locations as an accessory use. Electric Vehicle Charging Stations as an accessory use shall be permitted in all zone districts. ... vii.Electric Vehicle Charging Station outlets and connector devices shall be no less than thirty-six (36) inches high and no higher than forty-eight (48) inches from the surface where attached.
Full Breakdown
Electric Vehicle Charging Stations as an accessory use are permitted in all zone districts without a Development Order. Charging equipment must be affixed to a wall, pedestal, or bollard, screened from benches/trash cans, and outlets/connectors must sit between 36 and 48 inches above the surface. Single-family charging equipment must be screened from the public right-of-way unless it is only a cord to an outlet.
Violations & Fines
Charging equipment installed outside the required mounting height, unscreened support equipment, or an unpermitted primary-use station is a Land Development Code violation subject to the City's standard zoning enforcement.
Frequently Asked Questions
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