§ 27-542. Bicycle parking requirements.

The use of bicycles helps alleviate traffic problems such as congestion, and help alleviate automobile parking deficiencies typically encountered by urban downtowns. A pedestrian and bike-friendly community are signs of a healthy community, and should be strongly encouraged.

In the CBD, the following bicycle parking requirements shall be met:

For retail or commercial office uses, one (1) bicycle space per three thousand (3,000) gross square feet shall be provided for bicycles or ten (10) percent of the total required automobile spaces shall be provided for bicycles.

The following are guidelines concerning the placement of bicycle parking spaces:

Racks should be highly visible so cyclists can spot them immediately when they arrive from the street. A visible location also discourages theft and vandalism.

Adequate lighting is essential for the security of the bicycles and the users. Bicycle racks and lockers must be well anchored to the ground to avoid vandalism and theft.

A portion of bicycle parking should be protected from the weather (some short-term bicycle parking can be unprotected since bicycle use tends to increase significantly during fair weather). The weather protected bicycle parking spaces could be implemented by using existing overhangs or covered walkways, a special covering, weatherproof outdoor bicycle lockers, or an indoor storage area.

Adequate clearance is required around racks to give cyclists room to maneuver, and to prevent conflicts with pedestrians or parked cars. Racks should not block access to building entrances or fire hydrants.

(Ord. No. 2004-10, § 1, 10-4-04)