Loveland, CO Parking Rules: EV Charging (2026)

03 governs Accessory Use EV Charging Stations, meaning DC fast-charging equipment that is incidental to the primary use of a Loveland property, layered on top of every other applicable UDC standard. Level 1 and Level 2 chargers fall outside this section entirely and need no land-use permit; DCFC installations instead go through the building permit process, and the standards apply in all zone districts. A charging station placed within a pedestrian walkway must leave at least 3 feet of unobstructed, accessible clear width. Installing an EV charger does not trigger a requirement that the rest of the property come up to current land-use standards, unless the owner is separately proposing use, structure or site changes that would already require that.

D, though any voluntary screening materials still must respect national electrical-safety clearance distances (NFPA, NESC). Near or within residential zones, digital advertising screens larger than 2 square feet and purely stylistic bright lighting are prohibited on the equipment. If installing a charger removes existing landscaping, the owner must replace it with similar plants to keep the property's landscaping compliant. Stations generally must meet the applicable zone's setbacks, though the Director can approve an administrative variation into the setback if the applicant shows compliance is infeasible, and stations may go inside an easement only with the written consent of every affected utility provider.