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Current as of January 01, 2026 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) A developer of a multi-family residential dwelling shall install electric vehicle parking spaces as follows:
(1) At least 5% of the total parking spaces for the multi-family residential dwelling must be electric vehicle charging infrastructure parking spaces.
(2) In addition to the requirement under paragraph (a)(1) of this section, at least 10% of the total parking spaces for the multi-family residential dwelling must be electric vehicle capable parking spaces.
(b) The calculations under subsection (a) of this section for the required number of electric vehicle charging infrastructure parking spaces and electric vehicle capable parking spaces must be rounded up to the nearest whole number.
(c) The electric vehicle charging infrastructure parking spaces required under this section must, at a minimum, be served by a 30-amp charging unit.
(d) In addition to subsection (a) of this section, a developer of a multi-family residential dwelling shall provide at least 1 electric vehicle charging infrastructure parking space in an area available for use by all residents and available for use by all residents of the multi-family residential dwelling. The electric vehicle charging infrastructure parking space must be accessible by an individual with a disability.
(e) Construction documents must indicate the location of proposed electric vehicle charging infrastructure parking spaces and electric vehicle capable parking spaces. The construction documents, or other clear identification of the location of electric vehicle charging infrastructure parking spaces and electric vehicle capable parking spaces, must be available to the residents of the multi-family residential dwelling on request.
(f) Parking space dimensions must comply with the county or municipal building code applicable to the multi-family residential dwelling.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Delaware Code Title 16. Health and Safety § 8005. Multi-family residential dwelling electric vehicle charging infrastructure requirements - last updated January 01, 2026 | https://codes.findlaw.com/de/title-16-health-and-safety/de-code-sect-16-8005/
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