Electric Vehicle Charging was approved by City Council on May 16, 2024. See below for a summary of the adopted changes, and click to view the adopted ordinance

Summary of Adopted Changes

  • Create an Electric Vehicle Charging (EV Charging) use so that an entire property can be used for EV charging 

  • Allow EV Charging use in higher-intensity commercial and industrial zones along certain types of roadways or on sites with existing gas stations 

  • Require a conditional use permit for EV Charging on larger properties abutting core and future core transit corridors and urban roadways to prevent concentrations within activated areas 

Click to view the EV Charging info sheet for a more detailed summary of the adopted changes. 

Click to view the EV Charging adopted ordinance

Return to the Transit & EV Supportive Code Amendments homepage.


 

Public Hearing Information and Timeline

Public hearings are an opportunity to have your voice heard on proposed changes to the Land Development Code.

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Joint City Council and Planning Commission Public Hearing

When: Thursday, April 11 at 9 a.m.

Where: Austin City Hall, 301 W. 2nd Street

Video: Watch a Recording of the Joint Meeting

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Open House #1 (In-Person)

When: Wednesday, April 17 from 6-8 p.m.

Where: Central Library, 710 Cesar Chavez Street

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Open House #2 (Virtual)

When: Saturday, April 20 from 10 a.m.-noon

Video: Watch a Recording of the Virtual Open House

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Joint Housing and Planning Committee and Mobility Committee Meeting

When: Tuesday, April 23 at 1 p.m. 

Where: Austin City Hall, 301 W. 2nd Street

Video: Watch a Recording of the Joint Housing and Planning and Mobility Committees

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Planning Commission Meeting

When: Tuesday, April 23 at 4 p.m.

Where: Austin City Hall, 301 W. 2nd Street

Video: Watch a Recording of the Planning Commission Meeting

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City Council Work Session

When: Tuesday, April 30 at 9 a.m.

Where: Austin City Hall, 301 W. 2nd Street

Video: Watch a Recording of the Work Session

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Open House #3 (In-Person)

When: Monday, May 6 from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. 

Where: Anderson High School8403 Mesa Dr., 78759

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Open House #4 (In-Person)

When: Wednesday, May 8 from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. 

Where: George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center, 1165 Angelina St., 78702 

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City Council Work Session

When: Tuesday, May 14 at 9 a.m.

Where: Austin City Hall, 301 W. 2nd Street

Video: Watch a Recording of the Work Session

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City Council Meeting

When: Thursday, May 16 at 10 a.m.

Where: Austin City Hall, 301 W. 2nd Street

Video: Watch a Recording of the City Council Meeting


Contact Information

Email: LDCupdates@austintexas.gov 

Call: 512-974-7220