Bill > H3455

This bill requires local governments in Massachusetts to create a streamlined permitting process for electric vehicle (EV) charging stations within 12 months of the law's enactment. The bill mandates that local ordinances must establish a 30-day maximum review timeline for EV charging station permit applications, classify charging stations as permitted uses in all zoning districts, and modify parking requirements to accommodate these stations. Specifically, a parking space with an EV charging station will count as at least one standard parking space, and van-accessible spaces will count as two standard spaces. The bill limits permit reviews to health and safety compliance checks, ensuring administrative approval through a building permit. Additionally, the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources and Department of Transportation must develop and publish a model land use ordinance within six months to guide local governments, with the ability to periodically update the model ordinance to reflect technological advances and increased EV adoption without requiring a formal rulemaking process.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H3455