Spokane County's zoning code recognizes electric-vehicle infrastructure as a defined land use. Battery charging, rapid charging and battery-exchange stations must meet state electrical standards under chapter 19.28 RCW and rules adopted under RCW 19.27.540.
The county Zoning Code defines 'electric vehicle infrastructure' as the structures, machinery and equipment integral to supporting an electric vehicle, including battery charging stations, rapid charging stations and battery exchange stations. Each type 'must meet or exceed any standards, codes, and regulations set forth by chapter 19.28 RCW and consistent with rules adopted under RCW 19.27.540.' Where EV infrastructure is allowed as a use varies by zone (permitted, limited, or conditional-use in several commercial and mixed zones). Residential home charging of a personal EV follows the state electrical code; the zoning use classifications mainly govern public/commercial charging installations.
Charging equipment not meeting state electrical standards can fail electrical inspection/permit; zoning use limits apply by zone.
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