Specifies electric vehicle parking space calculation is rounded up if it includes fraction of a whole number and rounded-up parking spaces cannot reduce overall parking supply by more than 10 percent.

2026-2027 Regular Session Introduced by Clinton Calabrese and 3 co-sponsors

EV parking credits must be rounded up for fractional results and applied at the concept plan stage, without reducing total parking by more than 10 percent.

Passed Senate (Passed Both Houses) (28-12)

Overview

A4375, as amended by the Assembly State and Local Government Committee, clarifies how electric vehicle (EV) parking space credits are calculated and applied in New Jersey. The bill specifically addresses rounding of fractional EV parking spaces and when credits are applied in the development review process, while preserving existing limits on the total parking reduction allowed through EV credits.

Main purpose and intent

Ensure consistent calculation of EV parking space credits, particularly when fractional results occur.

Ensure EV credits are applied within the appropriate planning and development review context (concept plan stage) to assess alignment with redevelopment or zoning-based plans.

Maintain the current cap that EV credits cannot reduce total required parking by more than 10 percent.

Key provisions and changes

Rounding of fractions: If an EV parking space calculation yields a fraction, the number is to be rounded up to the next whole parking space. This means developers may receive the minimum number of additional or credit-based spaces in whole-number terms.

Credit cap remains: The credit issued for EV parking spaces cannot reduce the overall required parking by more than 10 percent, consistent with existing law.

Application stage: EV parking space credits are to be applied during the concept plan review stage to determine consistency with:

Redevelopment plans
Other development plans adopted under law, including master plans or zoning-based development plans
This ensures alignment between EV parking credits and broader planning objectives before final approvals.

Who/what is affected

Developers and property owners undertaking redevelopment or new development subject to local parking requirements that allow EV space credits.

Municipalities and planning authorities involved in concept plan reviews, master plans, zoning-based development plans, and redevelopment projects.

EV charging readiness typically associated with EV supply equipment (EVSE) or Make-Ready configurations that count toward credits.

Procedural and timeline aspects

Committee amendments: The bill includes technical corrections as part of its amendments.

Legislative history (highlights):

Introduced, referred to committee in Feb 2026.
Reported from the Assembly State and Local Government Committee with amendments in May 2026.
Passed by the Assembly on May 18, 2026 (67-7-3) and moved to the Senate, arriving without reference for second reading.

Effective date: Not stated in the summary; typical state bill language would specify an effective date upon enactment or a later effective date if provided in the final text. Readers should check the enrolled bill for the exact effective date.

Potential impact

Predictable rounding: Ensures developers know the exact way fractions are handled, reducing ambiguity in parking compliance calculations.

Planning consistency: Aligns EV parking credit decisions with broader redevelopment and master zoning plans, promoting coherent project approvals.

Parking supply stability: Maintains a 10 percent cap on total parking reductions, preventing excessive reliance on EV credits to shrink parking beyond established thresholds.

Encourages EV readiness: Supports the inclusion of EV-ready spaces by clarifying credit calculations and application timing during concept planning.

Note: The bill’s final text and any fiscal impact statements would provide additional details on implementation costs and any regulatory clarifications.