24.12.250 Bike Parking
Requirements.
1.Bicycle parking facilities shall be provided for any new building, addition
or enlargement of an existing building, or for any change in the occupancy.
2.Bike Spaces Required. Bicycle parking facilities shall be provided in
accordance with the following schedule, with fractional requirements for bike
parking over .5 to be rounded up:
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NUMBER OF BICYCLE PARKING SPACES REQUIRED |
a. Commercial; Industrial, Office, Retail, Service |
2+15% of number of auto parking requirement* |
b. Multi-Family Residential (3 or more units) |
3 or more units 1 space per unit |
c. Public or Commercial Recreation |
35% of auto parking* |
d. Schools |
1 space per 3 students |
e. Park and Ride Lots and Transit Centers |
35% of auto parking |
f. Lodging |
1 space per 5 units |
3.Type of Bicycle Parking Required. Each bicycle parking space shall be no less
than six feet long by two feet wide and shall have a bicycle rack system in
compliance with the bike rack classifications listed in subsection 4. of this
section as follows: Fractional amounts of the type of parking facilities may be
shifted as desired.
a. Office, Industrial (Commercial) Financial |
60% Class 1 / 40% Class 2 |
b. Retail, Service (Commercial) |
20% Class 1 / 80% Class 2 |
c. Multi-Family Residential (3 or more units) |
100% Class 1; Garages or secure accessible indoor areas count |
d. Public or Commercial Recreation |
10% Class 1 / 90% Class 2 |
e. Schools |
100% Class 2, Secured, Covered |
f. Park and Ride Lots |
80% Class 1 / 20% Class 2 |
g. Transit Center |
100% Class 2, Secured, Covered |
4.Classification of Facilities.
a."Class 1 bicycle facility" means a locker, individually locked
enclosure or supervised area within a building providing protection for each
bicycle therein from theft, vandalism and weather.
b."Class 2 bicycle facility" means a stand or other device
constructed so as to enable the user to secure by locking the frame and one
wheel of each bicycle parked therein. Racks must be easily usable with both
U-locks and cable locks. Racks should support the bikes in a stable upright
position so that a bike, if bumped, will not fall or roll down. Racks that
support a bike primarily by a wheel, such as standard "wire racks"
are damaging to wheels and thus are not acceptable. (See Bikes are Good
Business design guidelines.)
5.Location and Design of Facilities.
a.Bicycle parking should be located in close proximity to the building's
entrance and clustered in lots not to exceed sixteen spaces each.
b.Bicycle parking facilities shall support bicycles in a stable position
without damage to wheels, frame or other components.
c.Bicycle parking facilities should be located in highly visible, well-lighted
areas to minimize theft and vandalism.
d.Bicycle parking facilities shall be securely anchored to the lot surface so
they cannot be easily removed and shall be of sufficient strength to resist
vandalism and theft.
e.Bicycle parking facilities shall not impede pedestrian or vehicular
circulation, and should be harmonious with their environment both in color and
design. Parking facilities should be incorporated whenever possible into
building design or street furniture.
f.Racks must not be placed close enough to a wall or other obstruction so as to
make use difficult. There must be sufficient space (at least twenty-four
inches) besides each parked bike that allows access. This access may be shared
by adjacent bicycles. An aisle or other space shall be provided to bicycles to
enter and leave the facility. This aisle shall have a width of at least six
feet to the front or rear of a bike parked in the facility.
g.Paving is not required, but the outside ground surface shall be finished or
planted in a way that avoids mud and dust.
h.Bike parking facilities within auto parking areas shall be separated by a
physical barrier to protect bicycles from damage by cars, such as curbs, wheel
stops, poles or other similar features.
6.Variation to Requirements.
a.Substitution of Car Parking with Bike Parking. New and preexisting
developments may convert up to 10% of their auto spaces to unrequired
additional bike parking, as long as the spaces are conveniently located near
the entrance. Converted parking spaces must yield at least six bike parking
spaces per auto space.
b.Where the provision of bike parking is physically not feasible the
requirements may be waived or reduced to a feasible level by the zoning
administrator in accordance with city bike parking standards for existing
buildings.
(Ord. 95-20 § 1, 1995: Ord. 94-15 § 1, 1994).
*NOTE: Auto parking requirement is generally 1 space per 250 square feet of retail or service; 1 per 300 sq. ft. of office; and 1 per 500 or 1/ 1000 sq. ft. of industrial.