At the Twentynine Palms Planning Commission meeting tomorrow afternoon, the Board of Directors will conduct a study session to decide on whether an Electric Vehicle charging station is a “transportation facility” or a gas station.
The Board of Directors will decide on Resolution 25-05: recommending that the Twentynine Palms City Council approve amending development code chapter 19.101 ancillary uses, commercial activities and entertainment of the City of Twentynine Palms Development Code.
The Planning Commission has received several enquiries regarding Electric Vehicle charging stations. The Development code does not have specific language for this type of business; only mentioning Transportation facilities which are permitted in residential, commercial and industrial zoning districts subject to a Conditional Use Permit and Gas Stations which are permitted in commercial and industrial zones subject to a Conditional Use Permit. During a Study Session, the Planning Commission will discuss whether Electric Vehicle charging stations should be considered similar to a transportation facility or more like a gas station.
Located at 6136 Adobe Road in Twentynine Palms, the Planning Commission meeting is tomorrow, Tuesday May 6th, at 5:00 pm. The Public is most welcome to attend.
