Hartford, CT Parking Rules: EV Charging (2026)
Key Facts
- Large uses (350+ spaces)
- 10% wired, 3% Level 2
- Retail/assembly (35+ spaces)
- 3% wired for Level 2
- Fueling stations
- 1 Level 2 station minimum
- 1-2 unit homes w/ driveway
- 1 Level 1 station required
- Level 3 stations
- Optional, not required
Summary
New Hartford construction must wire for electric vehicle charging under § 7.2.2.D: even a new one- or two-unit house with a driveway needs one Level 1 charging station or outlet.
Required Electric Vehicle Charging Stations. New development shall provide for electric vehicle charging stations designed in accordance with 4.20.7 B. in the following prescribed manner: ... (4) For any freestanding one- and 2-Unit Dwelling with adjacent parking (such as in a driveway or garage), one Level 1 station (which may consist of an outdoor electrical receptacle) shall be provided.
Full Breakdown
Hartford's zoning regulations require new development to build in EV charging infrastructure scaled to use and parking count. Large uses with 350 or more spaces (residential, lodging, government, schools, employment, parking as a principal use) must wire at least 10 percent of spaces for charging, with 3 percent at Level 2. Assembly, library, retail, and service uses with 35 or more spaces must wire at least 3 percent for Level 2. Fueling stations need one Level 2 station, and any new one- or two-unit dwelling with a driveway or garage must include one Level 1 station, which can be an outdoor outlet.
Violations & Fines
Certificates of occupancy can be withheld if required EV charging infrastructure is missing at final inspection, and installed stations must be repaired or replaced if damaged or made non-functional, per § 7.2.2.D.(7).
Frequently Asked Questions
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