DATE: October 6, 2022
TO: Council Sustainability Committee
FROM: Director of Public Works
SUBJECT
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2023 Electrification Reach Codes - Discussion and Recommendation to Council
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RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
That the Council Sustainability Committee (CSC) reviews and comments on this report and provides a recommendation to Council to adopt two Reach Code Ordinances:
1. A New Building Electrification Ordinance; and
2. Amendments to the Off-Street Parking Regulations to Add Electric Vehicle Charging Requirements.
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SUMMARY
Hayward’s current Reach Code will expire on December 31, 2022. To continue the current requirements that prohibit or limit the use of natural gas in new buildings and to continue to require electric vehicle charging infrastructure beyond what is required in the State building code, new ordinances will need to be adopted. On June 14, 2022, Council considered potential elements that may be included in a new Reach Code. This report presents additional considerations and draft ordinances addressing electrification of new buildings and electric vehicle charging requirements.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment I Staff Report
Attachment II Electric Muni Code
Attachment III Article 2 - Off-Street Parking Regulations