Pierce County, WA Parking Rules: EV Charging (2026)
Key Facts
- EV Code
- PCC 18A.35.040(9)
- Circuit Requirement
- 40-amp 208/240-volt
- Accessible EV Stations
- 10% of accessible spaces
- Small-Lot Exception
- Under 10 spaces
- Standards
- RCW 19.28, NEC Article 625
Summary
Pierce County requires new development in unincorporated areas to provide electric vehicle charging infrastructure under PCC 18A.35.040, following Table 18A.35.040-3 for EV charging stations, EV-Ready, and EV-Capable spaces. Equipment must meet RCW Chapter 19.28 and NEC Article 625, with exceptions for small parking areas and sites without power.
Buildings and accessory structures shall be provided with EV charging stations, EV-Ready parking spaces, and EV-capable parking spaces in accordance with Table 18A.35.040-3. Calculations shall be rounded up to the nearest whole number.
Official source re-checked September 8, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: current through Ordinance 2026-515, and legislation passed through May 26, 2026).
Full Breakdown
Under the Title 18A zoning parking code, new buildings and accessory structures in unincorporated Pierce County must provide EV charging stations, EV-Ready parking spaces, and EV-Capable parking spaces according to Table 18A.35.040-3, with calculations rounded up to the nearest whole number. EV supply equipment must be installed per Chapter 19.28 RCW and the National Electrical Code, Article 625. Each EV-Ready space and EV charging station requires a minimum 40-ampere dedicated 208/240-volt branch circuit, and EV-Capable spaces require a listed raceway sized for the same circuit. Ten percent of accessible parking spaces must be EV charging stations, with an additional ten percent EV-Ready.
Violations & Fines
Failing to install the required EV charging stations, EV-Ready, or EV-Capable spaces and circuits for new construction under PCC 18A.35.040 and Table 18A.35.040-3 is a zoning violation that can block permit approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
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