City-Commission-Waives-Permit-Fees-for-EV-Charging-Stations
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 17, 2021
Miami Beach City Commission Waives Permit Fees for
EV Charging Stations
— The St. Patrick’s Day vote is intended to make the city a bit greener —
Miami Beach, FL – Hoping to make the city a bit greener for future generations, the Miami
Beach City Commission voted unanimously on St. Patrick’s Day to temporarily waive fees for
new electric vehicle charging stations.
“More than most cities, we have a responsibility to care for our environment,” said Mayor Dan
Gelber. “This is a great step as part of our ongoing efforts to improve resilience and incentivize
practices like the use of zero-emission vehicles.”
The measure, which was approved on second reading, waives permit fees for electric vehicle
charging stations erected on private property. The waiver will be in effect until March 31, 2023.
“It is fitting that we take steps to make Miami Beach a bit greener on St. Patrick’s Day — the
greenest of holidays,” quipped Miami Beach Commissioner Mark Samuelian, who sponsored
the ordinance that underwent its first public reading on Feb. 10. “This calls for a celebratory
environmental jig.”
In 2016, the Miami Beach City Commission adopted the Electric Vehicle Parking Ordinance,
which requires all new construction to provide the electrical infrastructure for at least 2% of
required off-street parking spaces to be designated level 2 EV parking.
The City also installed 13 charging stations in municipal garages through agreements with
Blink and Tesla while the Miami Beach Convention Center installed an additional 30 charging
stations.
“I hope Miami Beach property owners will take advantage of the fee waiver to install many
more charging stations than we have now,” observed Miami Beach Commissioner Micky
Steinberg, who co-sponsored the ordinance.
“This is a great reason for Miami Beach residents to make the switch to electric vehicles,”
added Steinberg, who also championed the Electric Vehicle Parking Ordinance and the
installation of charging stations in public spaces.
Vice Mayor Michael Gongora, who co-sponsored the temporary waiver, agreed that the
measure can’t help but boost interest in electric vehicles.
We are committed to providing excellent public service and safety to all who live, work and play in our vibrant, tropical, historic community.
“If there was a charging station outside everyone’s home, I don’t think our residents would mind
driving past their neighborhood gas station to fill up at home,” Gongora said.
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