§ 17.46.320. Bicycle Parking Standards

A.

Applicability. Bicycle parking facilities shall be provided for any new structure or an addition to any existing structure, that exceeds 15,000 square feet in gross floor area.

B.

Bicycle spaces required. Bicycle parking facilities shall be provided in compliance with Table 4-16 (Minimum Number of Bicycle Spaces Required), below, with fractional requirements for bicycle parking over 0.5 to be rounded up.

TABLE 4-16 - MINIMUM NUMBER OF BICYCLE SPACES REQUIRED
Type of Use	Minimum Number of BicycleParking Spaces Required
All nonresidential structures less that 15,000 square feet	Four parking spaces (all Class 2)
All nonresidential structures 15,000 square feet or more	Five percent of the required motor vehicle parking; but not less than four parking spaces
Multi-family residential structures(3 or more dwelling units) including units in a mixed-use project	1 space for every six dwelling units
Public, Semi-Public Uses	As established by the Conditional Use Permit

 

C.

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 bicycle rack classifications listed in Subsection D., below. Fractional amounts of the type of parking facilities may be shifted as desired.

TABLE 4-17 - TYPE OF BICYCLE SPACES REQUIRED
Type of Use	Type Required
Industrial and offices uses 15,000 square feet or more	75% Class 1
	25% Class 2
Retail service uses 15,000 square feet or more	25% Class 1
	75% Class 2
Multi-family residential structures (three or more dwelling units)	100% Class 1 (garages or accessible indoor areas count)
Public, Semi-Public Uses	As established by the Conditional Use Permit

 

D.

Classification of facilities.  

1.

Class 1 bicycle facility. Includes any of the following:

a.

A fully enclosed lockable space accessible only to the owner/operator of the bicycle;

b.

Attendant parking with a check-in system in which bicycles are accessible only to the attendant; or

c.

A locked room or office inside a structure designated for the sole purpose of securing the bicycles.

2.

Class 2 bicycle facility. A rack, stand, or other device constructed to enable the user to secure the bicycle by locking the frame and one wheel of each bicycle.

a.

The racks shall:

(1)

Be easily usable with both U-locks and cable locks; and

(2)

Support the bicycles in a stable upright position so that a bicycle, if bumped, will not fall or roll down.

b.

Racks that support a bicycle primarily by a wheel (e.g., standard "wire racks") are damaging to the wheels and are not allowed.

E.

Location and design of bicycle facilities.  

1.

Bicycle parking facilities shall:

a.

Be located in close proximity to the structure's entrance and clustered in lots not to exceed sixteen spaces in each lot;

b.

Support bicycles in a stable position without damage to the frame, wheels, or other components;

c.

Be located in highly visible, well-lighted areas to minimize theft and vandalism;

d.

Be securely anchored to the lot surface so they cannot be easily removed and shall be of sufficient strength to resist theft and vandalism;

e.

Not impede pedestrian or vehicular circulation, and should be harmonious with their environment. The facilities shall be incorporated, whenever possible, into the structure's design or street furniture; and

f.

Be separated by a physical barrier to protect the bicycle from damage by motor vehicles if located within a vehicle parking area. The physical barrier can be curbs, poles, wheel stops, or other similar features.

2.

Bicycle racks shall not be placed too close to a wall or other obstruction so as to make use difficult. There shall be sufficient space (at least twenty-four inches) besides each parked bicycle to allow easy access. Adjacent bicycles may share this access.

3.

Motor vehicle entrances shall display adequate signs to indicate the availability and location of the bicycle parking facilities.

4.

The bicycle parking facilities within a vehicle parking garage shall be located in close view of a parking attendant if the facility has a bicycle attendant.

F.

Modified by Zoning Administrator. Where the provision of bicycle parking is physically not feasible, the requirements of this Section may be modified by the Zoning Administrator.

(Ord. 7169 § 17, 2009)