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Overland Park, KS Parking Rules: EV Charging (2026)

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Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

ICE-ing rule: OPMC 12.04.085.3, adopted 2024
Scope: Private and public lots alike
Signage trigger: Rule applies only if posted
Minimum fine: $100 first offense
Kansas HOA law: No right-to-charge statute exists

Summary

Overland Park added OPMC 12.04.085.3 in 2024 to prohibit blocking a marked EV charging stall unless the vehicle is plugged in, in both private and public lots. Fines start at $100. Kansas gives homeowners no statutory right to charge over an HOA objection.

No person shall occupy or otherwise block or obstruct a designated electric vehicle charging station or stall unless that vehicle is plugged into a charging station, in any private or public parking area or lot.

Source: City of Overland Park Municipal CodeView official code

Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: latest section effective 1901-01-01).

Full Breakdown

Ordinance TC-3452 created OPMC 12.04.085.3, barring anyone from occupying or obstructing a designated electric vehicle charging stall unless the vehicle is plugged in. It reaches private lots as well as City lots, but only where the notice language in subsection (b) is posted at each stall. Fines run $100 to $1,000, rising to $250 and $500 minimums for repeat offenses, with no suspension. For home installation, Appendix V of the City residential code defines an EV Ready Space as one served by a dedicated 40-ampere, 208/240-volt branch circuit. Kansas Statutes Chapter 58, including the Common Interest Owners Bill of Rights Act at Article 46, contains no charging provision, so HOA covenants control.

Violations & Fines

Minimum $100 fine on a first conviction, $250 on a second within twelve months, $500 on a third within twenty-four months; maximum $1,000, and minimums cannot be suspended.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can my HOA block me from installing a charger?

Yes. Kansas has no right-to-charge statute, and Chapter 58 Article 46 governing common interest communities says nothing about EV charging, so recorded covenants control.

Can I park in a charging stall if I drive an EV but am not charging?

No. OPMC 12.04.085.3 requires the vehicle to be plugged into the charging station, regardless of fuel type.

What wiring does a new home need for EV charging?

Appendix V of the City's residential code defines an EV Ready Space as one served by a dedicated 40-ampere, 208/240-volt branch circuit terminating near the parking space.

Sources & Official References

[1]City of Overland Park Municipal Code

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