New Haven, CT Parking Rules: EV Charging (2026)

For any development proposing more than the maximum off-street, car parking spaces, a travel demand management study must be submitted. When more than the maximum spaces are proposed, at least one space per every 25 spaces provided must be designated for electric vehicle charging; and one space must be designated for shared vehicles, or a shared vehicle passenger loading space must be provided within 50 feet of a public entrance to the building.(4)New buildings larger than 50,000 sq. ft. or exceeding 50 residential units, that are further than 1,000 feet from a transit stop, are required to provide at least one space for passenger loading for shared and/or autonomous vehicles within 100 feet of a public entrance to the building.(5)Secure (covered and enclosed) bicycle parking is required for residential uses. One bicycle parking space per ten car parking spaces or 0.25 bicycle parking spaces per residential unit, whichever is greater.(6)Temporary bicycle parking is required and shall be provided in publicly accessible areas. Temporary bicycle parking requirements are as follows:

Use Minimum Required Temporary Bicycle Parking Residential 0.2 spaces per residential unit Childcare 5% of the number of children/students Restaurant 7% of the number of seats

Medical 2% of the number of beds/treatment spaces (excluding bassinets) All Other Commercial 1 per 10 car parking spaces or 1 per 2,500 sq. ft., whichever is greater