Fort Wayne supports EV charging with over 60 public stations including city-owned chargers at Citizens Square and Parkview Field. Residential Level 2 installations require electrical permits. No city ordinance mandates EV-ready parking in new construction.
Public EV charging is available at downtown garages, Parkview Field, Allen County Public Library branches, and Promenade Park. Fort Wayne partners with ChargePoint and Electrify America for public network stations. Residential charger installations (Level 2, 240V) require an electrical permit from Fort Wayne Building Department (260-427-1127) and typically a service panel review if upgrading amperage. Permit fees are approximately 40-75 dollars. The Indiana Michigan Power rebate program (up to 250 dollars) is available for qualifying residential Level 2 installations. Commercial property EV stalls are regulated under Chapter 72 and UDO — abandoned or non-EV parking in marked EV stalls is cited.
ICE vehicle in EV stall: 50 dollar fine per posted signage. Unpermitted Level 2 installation: stop-work and 100 dollar re-inspection.
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