                                 CODE OF VIRGINIA

ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS PERMITTED (§ 55.1-1823.1)

A. Except to the extent that the declaration or other recorded governing
document provides otherwise, no association shall prohibit any lot owner from
installing an electric vehicle charging station for the lot owner&#8217;s
personal use on property owned by the lot owner. An association may establish
reasonable restrictions concerning the number, size, place, and manner of
placement or installation of such electric vehicle charging station on the
exterior of property owned by the lot owner.

B. An association may prohibit or restrict the installation of electric vehicle
charging stations on the common area within the development served by the
association and may establish reasonable restrictions as to the number, size,
place, and manner of placement or installation of electric vehicle charging
stations on the common area.

C. Any lot owner installing an electric vehicle charging station shall indemnify
and hold the association harmless from all liability, including reasonable
attorney fees incurred by the association resulting from a claim, arising out of
the installation, maintenance, operation, or use of such electric charging
station. An association may require the lot owner to obtain and maintain
insurance covering claims and defenses of claims related to the installation,
maintenance, operation, or use of the electric vehicle charging station and
require the association to be included as a named insured on such policy.

HISTORY: 2020, c. 1012.