Bicycle parking facilities, showers, and lockers shall be provided in the following manner:
A. Applicability. Bicycle parking shall be provided for all residential uses, except for single family residences which are detached and/or do not share common open space areas, as well as all commercial, service, manufacturing and industrial uses. These include structures owned by the City and used for governmental purposes. The minimum number of bicycle spaces required is determined by Table 5-4 (Parking Requirements). Associated bicycle facilities, including showers and lockers, are addressed in Subsection C (Shower and Locker Facilities), below.
B. Bicycle Parking Design and Devices. Bicycle parking areas shall be designed and provided in the following manner:
1. Parking Equipment. Each bicycle parking space shall include a stationary parking device to adequately support and secure the bicycle. Covered bicycle parking shall be provided for at least one-half of the minimum number of required bicycle spaces for multi-family, commercial and industrial uses where 10 or more bicycle parking spaces are required. The method of covering the bicycle spaces shall be subject to review pursuant to Chapter 19.18 (Site Design and Architectural Review).
2. Parking Layout:
a. Aisles. Aisles providing access to bicycle parking spaces shall be at least 5 feet in width and of sufficient height to provide reasonable access.
b. Spaces. Each bicycle space shall be a minimum of 2 feet in width and 6 feet in length.
c. Relationship to Structure Entrances. Bicycle spaces shall be conveniently located and generally within proximity to the main entrance of a structure.
d. Relationship to Motor Vehicle Parking. Bicycle spaces shall be separated from motor vehicle parking spaces or aisles by a fence, wall, or curb, or by at least 5 feet of open area, marked to prohibit motor vehicle parking.
C. Shower and Locker Facilities. The minimum number of required vehicle parking spaces may be reduced by 5 percent if shower and locker facilities are provided.
1. Required Shower Facilities. Shower facilities shall be provided as required in Table 5-6.
2. Required Locker Facilities. Lockers for personal effects shall be located near required showers and dressing areas.
(Ord. 2442)
Type of Land Use | Number of Showers for Specified Building Floor Area | |
1 Shower for Each Gender | 1 Additional Shower for Each Gender | |
Office Uses (government, business, professional) | 50,000 to 150,000 sq.ft. | Each 100,000 sq.ft. over 150,000 |
Retail Trade, Service Uses | 100,000 to 300,000 sq.ft. | Each 200,000 sq.ft. over 300,000 |
Manufacturing Uses | 50,000 sq.ft. to 150,000 sq.ft. | Each 100,000 sq.ft. over 150,000 |