§ 17.36.3.010. Bicycle parking.

A.

Generally. Bicycle parking may be provided consistent with the recommended standards contained in Exhibit 36-6. When bicycle parking is provided, each such space may substitute for a vehicular parking space up to a maximum of five (5) percent of the required number of vehicle parking spaces or ten (10) spaces, whichever is less. For example, if the standards as applied to a project call for one hundred (100) vehicle parking spaces, no more than five (5) bicycle parking spaces may be provided if substituted for vehicle parking spaces (ninety-five (95) vehicle parking spaces and five (5) bicycle parking spaces).

Exhibit 36-6. Recommended number of bicycle parking spaces

Land use	Number of recommended spaces
Multi-family	1 space per 2 apartments
Primary or secondary school	10% of the number of students, plus 3% of the number of employees
College or university	6% of the number of students, plus 3% of the number of employees
Dorms, fraternities, sororities	1 space per 3 students
Shopping mall	5% of the number of vehicle parking spaces
Office	5% of the number of vehicle parking spaces
Governmental	10% of the number of vehicle parking spaces
Movie theater	5% of the number of vehicle parking spaces
Restaurant	5% of the number of vehicle parking spaces
Manufacturing/industrial	3% of the number of vehicle parking spaces
Other	5% to 10% of the number of vehicle parking spaces

 

B.

Location. Bicycle parking shall be located in visible and prominent locations near the building entrance and shall be as close or closer to the entrance than the nearest parking space. Under no circumstance should bicycle parking be more than one hundred (100) feet from the entrance. Where there is more than one (1) building on a site, or where a building has more than one (1) main entrance, the parking must be distributed to serve all buildings or main entrances. If possible, racks should be protected from the elements by an awning, overhang, or similar covering. Racks should not be placed so they block the entrance or inhibit pedestrian flow in or out of the building.

C.

Design. Bicycle parking areas should be incorporated into the overall building design, parking lot layout, and pedestrian circulation and coordinated with street furniture (e.g., benches, street lights, planters) when it is part of the overall project.

D.

Accessibility. Each parking space shall be accessible without moving another bicycle - generally, allowing for two (2) feet by six (6) feet for each bicycle parking space and providing an aisle at least five (5) feet wide behind all bicycle parking to allow room for maneuvering.

E.

Lighting. Bicycle parking spaces shall have adequate lighting to promote security and avoid vandalism and theft.

F.

Rack design. Bicycle parking may be provided in floor, wall, or ceiling mounted racks. Racks shall meet the following requirements:

1.

Holds the bicycle frame, not just a wheel.

2.

Can be used with a U-shaped shackle lock.

3.

Accommodates a wide range of bicycle sizes, wheel sizes, and types.

4.

Is covered with material that will not chip the paint of a bicycle that leans against it.

5.

Does not have hazards, such as sharp edges.

6.

Is securely fastened to the ground.

(Ord. No. 3056, § 1, 8-17-2010)