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Table 3: Non-Residential 2022 Base Code Proposed Reach Code 56 Office All Other EV Capable 15% Level 2 30% Level 2 10% Level 2 EV Ready - - - EVCS 5% Level 2 20% Level 2 10% Level 2 An important distinction to note between the base code and the reach code is that the base code is applied as a proportion of total spaces, whereas the reach code is applied as a proportion of dwelling units with parking spaces. This approach is taken because the PMC requires more than one parking space per dwelling unit. If based on parking spaces alone instead of dwelling units, there would be an unnecessary amount of EV Capable spaces which would be a cost burden to a project. Existing Reach Codes for EV Charging Infrastructure In 2014, the City adopted some modest requirements for EV charging which are incorporated in Chapter 18.88, Off-Street Parking Requirements. Both the 2022 Base Code and the proposed reach code are more stringent than what is included in Chapter 18.88. To avoid duplication and conflict, it is proposed to amend Chapter 18.88 to delete references to EV charging spaces and instead rely on Title 20 to specify those requirements. The ordinance amending Section 18.88 of the Municipal Code can be reviewed in Exhibit C of Attachment 1. Other Amendments The remainder of staffs proposed amendments are administrative in nature, and not subject to the legislative findings. Several prior local amendments have now been incorporated into the new model codes, and do not need to be carried forward. COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT REVIEW The Committee on Energy and Environment reviewed this proposed reach codes for both building electrification and EV charging on September 28, 2022. The Committee reviewed a range of supporting information and analysis provided by staff including background data and analysis on the costs and benefits of the proposed codes, GHG emissions, costs and cost-savings, and factors such as building construction trends, vehicle trends, efforts being made by neighboring jurisdictions, and secondary benefits such as indoor air quality (for electrification) and resilience. 5 The 2022 Base Code requirements are based on number of parking spaces in the parking lot. For Base code capable, it ranges from 0 required spaces up to 40%capable depending on quantity of spaces-averaging around 20%. For Base Code EVCS, it ranges from 0-8%installed-averaging around 5%. Additionally,the Base Code does not distinguish between office and other commercial uses. 6 The Base Code requires 20%capable(5%of which must be installed). As such, staff has modified the percentages noted here to reflect the credit. Page 7 of 10