Hamburg Village, NY Parking Rules: EV Charging (2026)

Village of Hamburg Code § 250-23.4, amended 8-19-2024 by L.L. No. 1-2024 and again 11-18-2024, is where the Village of Hamburg writes electric vehicle charging into its zoning chapter. Accessory structures and uses are permitted in any zoning district in connection with a lawful principal use, and the section names charging stations in two places.

For residential lots, Subsection B(10) lists personal or home electric vehicle charging stations among the permissible residential accessory uses or structures. For nonresidential lots, Subsection C(10) lists off-street parking and loading areas, including electric vehicle charging stations, and attaches a condition: all applicable parking and loading requirements of the chapter have to be met.

Because charging stations are accessory uses, the Subsection A general requirements apply. A charging station cannot be established or constructed until the primary use or structure is constructed. It has to be clearly incidental and subordinate to the principal structure or use. It cannot be located in any required front yard area. It has to conform to the height and setback restrictions of the zoning district without pushing overall lot coverage past the maximum rate permitted. It has to be finished with materials consistent with the principal structure and surrounding neighborhood. It keeps at least 10 feet from any dwelling unit and at least five feet from any other accessory structure. It cannot obstruct a structural opening, open porch, deck, terrace, or required vehicular or pedestrian accessway. On nonresidential lots, Subsection C(12) adds a minimum five feet between structures unless the NYS Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code requires more by occupancy class.

This section prints no required number of charging spaces and no charger fee. Section 123-4A requires a Village building permit for work that must conform to the Uniform Code, and § 250-23.2D bars a special use permit or building permit for a listed use that fails the additional regulations.