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New Mexico Statutes
Updated 2022New Mexico requires some cities, towns, and villages and authorizes counties to prepare comprehensive plans. And it authorizes counties, cities, towns, and villages to adopt zoning regulations. -
New York Consolidated Laws
Updated 2022New York authorizes all counties, cities, towns, and villages to prepare comprehensive plans. And it authorizes all cities, towns, and villages to adopt zoning regulations. -
North Carolina General Statutes
Updated 2021These statutes enable cities and counties in North Carolina to form planning commissions; prepare, adopt, and amend comprehensive plans. -
Cape Cod Commission, MA, Model Bylaws and Regulations: Transfer of Development Rights Bylaw/Ordinance for Towns in Barnstable County, Massachusetts
2011by: Cape Cod CommissionThis model bylaw, while developed for one Massachusetts county, is relevant to most municipalities and intends to offer the necessary framework for a community to develop its own TDR regulations and program in an effort to achieve the concurrent goals of preservation and development. -
Tennessee Code
Updated 2021by: State of TennesseeThese statutes belong to the Planning and Zoning Enabling Laws and Transfer Development Rights collections. -
U.S. Solar Siting Regulation and Zoning Ordinances
Updated August 2022This web page provides a dataset for solar siting ordinances at the state and local level in the United States. -
Wyoming Statutes
Updated 2022Wyoming requires all counties, cities, and towns to prepare comprehensive plans. And it authorizes all counties, citites, and towns to adopt zoning regulations. -
SGRC, GA, Model Ordinance for the Development of Solar Energy Systems and Solar Energy Facilities
October 2019This model ordinance provides a template for local governments to regulate solar energy systems and facilities in residential and non-residential areas. -
Envisioning Florida’s Future: Transportation and Land Use in an Automated Vehicle World
April 2016by: Timothy Chapin, Lindsay Stevens, AICP, Jeremy CruteThis report envisions the impact of automated vehicle technology on Florida’s communities and how it might impact the built environment in the coming decades. -
Empowered Participation in Urban Governance: The Minneapolis Neighborhood Revitalization Program
International Journal of Urban & Regional Research, 30(3): 638–655, 2006by: Elena Fagotto, Archon FungThis article provides an overview of Minnesota’s Neighborhood Revitalization Program (NRP) and highlights challenges related to participation and conflict. -
Alaska Statutes
Updated 2021Alaska authorizes some boroughs and cities to prepare comprehensive plans. And it authorizes boroughs and cities to adopt zoning regulations. -
Arizona Revised Statutes
Updated January 2022Arizona requires all counties and some cities and towns to prepare comprehensive plans. And it authorizes all counties, cities, and towns to adopt zoning regulations. -
Georgia Code and Rules and Regulations
Updated 2021Georgia requires some counties, cities, and towns to prepare comprehensive plans. And it authorizes all counties, cities, and towns to adopt zoning regulations. -
Model Small-Scale Solar Siting Ordinance
Summer 2012This model small-scale solar-siting ordinance for New York municipalities provides standards for different types of solar energy systems and includes provisions regarding permits, appeals, safety, and zoning for future solar access. -
Iowa Code
Updated December 2021Iowa authorizes all counties and cities to prepare comprehensive plans. And it authorizes all cities and counties to adopt zoning regulations. -
Louisiana Revised Statutes
Updated December 2021Louisiana requires some parishes, cities, towns, and villages to prepare comprehensive plans. And it authorizes all parishes, cities, towns and villages to adopt zoning regulations. -
Indiana Code
Updated September 2022These statutes belong to the Form-Based Zoning and Planning and Zoning Enabling Laws collections. -
Illinois Compiled Statutes
Updated 2019Illinois authorizes all counties, cities, and towns to prepare comprehensive plans. And it authorizes all counties, cities, and towns to adopt zoning regulations. -
Local Governments Take Innovative Approaches to Prepare for Electric Vehicles
MRSC Insight Blog, March 2022by: Leah LaCivitaThis blog post explores ways local governments are preparing for electric vehicles through zoning codes and incentives for EV adoption. -
Developing a Feasible Business Model for Expanding the EV Market to Lower Income Californians
July 2022by: Samer Sarofim, Aly TawfikThis report addresses the lack of access to electric vehicles for low-income populations and developed a business model to increase the EV market for low-income Californians. -
Making Your City “EV-Ready”
November 2017by: Brian Ross, AICPThis blog posts identifies the areas where a city needs to be “EV-Ready” in order to successfully make the transition to electric vehicles successful. -
Siting Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) with Equity in Mind
April 2022by: Peter HuetherThis briefing paper examines the equality of existing electric vehicle supply equipment and provides considerations to help ensure all communities benefit from transportation. -
EV Charging: A Primer for Municipal Officials
2022by: Jim Brooks, Kyle FunkThis briefing paper acts as a resource for local leaders in towns and cities to prepare for the introduction of electric vehicles in their communities. -
Seattle, WA, Electric Vehicle Charging in the Public Right-of-Way (EVCROW) Program
July 2017This guide details the pilot program in Seattle that allows for public and private electric charging vehicles to be installed in the public right-of-way. -
LPDD Model Law: Municipal Ordinance for Using Street Light Poles for Electric Vehicle Charging
2019This model proposes municipalities use existing street light poles to install Level 2 electric vehicle chargers that will allow the adjacent space to be used for charging. -
Electric Vehicle Infrastructure: A Guide for Local Governments in Washington State
July 2010This guide acts an aide to creating a consistent regulatory framework for local governments in Washington to grow electric vehicle charging infrastructure. -
AchiEVe: Model Policies to Accelerate Electric Vehicle Adoption
August 2020This resource provides model electric vehicle policies on a range of categories to help promote electric vehicle adoption. -
Alternative Fuel Vehicle Readiness: A Guidebook for Municipalities
December 2017This guide presents best practices for municipalities that are implementing alternative fuel vehicle infrastructure. -
Community Planning Guide for Electric Vehicles
November 2014This guide provides information about electric vehicles and how to best plan for them. -
Plug-in Electric Vehicle Best Practices Compendium
March 2018This guide provides information for local governments who are deploying electric vehicles and charging infrastructure. -
Plugging Away: How to Boost Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure
June 2017by: Ethan ElkindThis report identifies barriers and solutions for boosting electric vehicle charging deployment and adoption. -
Summary of Best Practices in Electric Vehicle Ordinances
June 2019This report provides guidance for electric vehicle supply equipment ordinances and best practices. -
Orlando, FL, Electric Vehicle Readiness Policy
Updated August 2021This standalone policy intends on increasing widespread access of electric vehicle charging to prepare for EV adoption, improve air quality, and achieve the city’s climate goal. -
EV Charging Financial Analysis Tool
April 2019This tool allows users to understand information about the financial performance of electric vehicle charging projects policymakers and planners might be considering. -
Ann Arbor, MI, A2Zero: Living Carbon Neutrality Plan
April 2020This functional plan outlines steps needed to transition to community wide carbon neutrality in Ann Arbor, MI. -
San Diego County, CA, Electric Vehicle Roadmap
October 2019This functional plan outlines recommendations to increase electric vehicle ownership and charging infrastructure throughout the county. -
Eugene, OR, Electric Vehicle Strategy
2019This functional plan develops a strategy to incorporate electric vehicles into the area, with a goal of 50% electric vehicles by 2030. -
New York, NY, Electrifying New York: An Electric Vehicle Vision Plan for New York City
September 2021This functional plan describes the city’s goals for electric vehicle adoption and expansion of the city’s charging network. -
Sacramento County, Electric Vehicle Readiness and Infrastructure Plan
June 2017This functional plan identifies priority charging areas and strategies to prepare for an increased number of electric vehicles. -
BAAQMD, CA, Bay Area PEV Readiness Plan
December 2013This functional plan provides strategies for agencies, utilities, drivers, and stakeholders to prepare for the regional adoption of plug-in electric vehicles. -
Indianapolis, IN, Thrive Indianapolis
February 2019This city’s resiliency plan, which is a part of the comprehensive plan, contains several strategies to address electric vehicle infrastructure. -
Alameda, CA, General Plan 2040
June 2022This city’s comprehensive plan includes policies to increase electric vehicles within its climate action element. -
PSRC, WA, Vision 2050: A Plan for the Central Puget Sound Region
October 2020This region’s comprehensive plan includes a section on transportation and climate change, both of which include goals for electric vehicles. -
Denver, CO, Building Code
Updated July 2021This city’s building code includes requirements for electric vehicle charging in one- and two- family dwellings and townhomes. -
Boulder County, CO, Building Code
Updated June 2022This county’s building code includes a requirement for electric vehicle charging outlets. -
Avon, CO, Home Rule Charter and Code
Updated January 2022This city’s code requires electric vehicle charging in residential and commercial buildings. -
Alachua County, FL, Code of Ordinances
Updated April 2022This county’s code requires fuel sales to also have electric vehicle chargers. -
Massachusetts General Laws
Updated June 2022by: ,These statutes belong to the Planning and Zoning Enabling Laws and Transfer of Development Rights collections. -
Minnesota Statutes
Updated 2022These statutes belong to the Planning and Zoning Enabling Laws and Transfer of Development Rights collections. -
Michigan Compiled Laws
Updated 2022These statutes belong to the Capital Improvements Programming and Planning and Zoning Enabling Laws collections.