The City of Winter Park’s Off-Street Parking and Loading Regulations portion of the Land Development Code does not currently contain provisions for off-street parking facility requirements for electric vehicles. According to the U.S.Department of Energy, the benefits of electric vehicles include improved air quality, reduction of carbon emissions, quieter and more livable streets, and decreased dependency on fossil fuels. Florida ranks within the top five states nationally for sales of electric vehicles. The number of EVs on the road is projected to reach 18.7 million in 2030, about 7 percent of the vehicles expected to be on U.S. roads in 2030. A significant number of industry stakeholders are urging electric utilities to support the buildout of electric vehicle infrastructure to aid the development of electric vehicle usage which in turn will decarbonize the transportation sector, promote energy independence, and increase electric retail sales resulting in a net benefit to all ratepayers. The installation of electric vehicle charging infrastructure is made cost effective when the infrastructure is installed

during the initial construction phase as opposed to retrofitting existing buildings to accommodate the new electrical equipment. The proposed amendment is consistent with the City's Vision of Winter Park as the city of arts and culture, cherishing its traditional scale and charm while building a healthy and sustainable future for all generations. It is also consistent

and furthers the City's Sustainability Action Plan.