Plymouth, MN Parking Rules: EV Charging (2026)

Plymouth's zoning code treats EVSE as an accessory use permitted in every district that allows it, per City Code Section 21120.02, Subd. 10. Safety and siting rules under Subd. 10(a) require that EVSE not interfere with right-of-way sight lines, incorporate a cord-management system to prevent entanglement or connector damage, avoid obstructing sidewalks, and be protected by curbing or bollards. Units may not exceed eight feet in height unless the Zoning Administrator approves an exception, and installation must follow manufacturer specifications plus the state building, fire and electrical codes. Owners must keep the equipment maintained and clear of snow for continued safe access, and at end of life the EVSE must be replaced or properly decommissioned.

Setbacks differ by district under Subd. 10(b): in residential districts, EVSE is not classified as an accessory building but must still meet the accessory-structure setbacks set out in Section 21115.04 and Section 21120 for the applicable zoning district. In every other district, EVSE is exempt from structural setbacks entirely and can sit anywhere inside the property line, subject to the other performance standards. Dedicated Electric Vehicle Charging Stations (EVCS) count toward the off-street parking minimums required by Section 21135, and a parking lot may increase its share of compact-car spaces by one percent for every EVCS installed, up to a 25 percent cap, if the EVSE is level-2 or faster.

Signage is limited under Subd. 10(d): postings must list a maintenance contact number and instruct callers to dial 911 for emergencies, with no offsite advertising, video, or amplified sound permitted at the equipment. Lighting must comply with Section 21105.06, and any EVSE installed before the current ordinance took effect keeps legal non-conforming status rather than being forced into compliance.