Bicycle parking shall be provided for all multi-family projects and non-residential uses in compliance with this Section.
A. Number of Bicycle Spaces Required.
1. For all residential buildings containing 3 or more units the number of bicycle parking spaces shall be provided onsite per the table below.
Use/Number of Dwelling Units | Short-Term Spaces Required | Long-Term Spaces Required |
MULTIPLE-FAMILY DWELLINGS | ||
3-25 dwelling units | 1 per 10 units | 1 per unit |
26-100 dwelling units | 1 per 15 units | 1 per 1.5 units |
101-200 | 1 per 20 units | 1 per 2 units |
201+ | 1 per 40 units | 1 per 4 units |
Residential care facility | 1 per 10,000 sq. ft. | 1 per 5,000 |
Senior citizen congregate care housing | 1 space for each 20 dwelling units. Minimum requirement is 2 spaces. | 1 space for each 10 dwelling units. Minimum requirement is 2 spaces. |
Notes: (1) A minimum of 2 short-term spaces shall be provided in all cases. | ||
2. For all non-residential buildings, the number of bicycle parking spaces shall be provided onsite per the table below.
Use | Short-Term Spaces Required | Long-Term Spaces Required |
Health clubs | 1 per 2,000 sq. ft. | 1 per 2,000 sq. ft. |
Office | 1 per 10,000 sq. ft. | 1 per 5,000 sq. ft. |
Restaurants and bars | 1 per 2,000 sq. ft. | 1 per 2,000 sq. ft. |
Retail, general | 1 per 2,000 sq. ft. | 1 per 2,000 sq. ft. |
All other commercial uses | 1 per 10,000 sq. ft. | 1 per 5,000 sq. ft. |
Schools, colleges, universities, specialized instruction | 1 per 1,000 sq. ft. | 1 per 2,000 sq. ft. |
Schools, kindergarten through grade 12 | 2 per classroom | 1 per 10 classrooms |
All other assembly uses | 1 per 10,000 sq. ft. | 1 per 5,000 sq. ft. |
All industrial uses | 1 per 10,000 sq. ft. | 1 per 10,000 sq. ft. |
Notes: (1) A minimum of 2 short-term and 2 long-term spaces shall be provided in all cases. | ||
3. For uses not listed, bicycle parking shall be provided, based on the most similar use in the table, as determined by the Director.
B. Bicycle Parking Design.
1. Parking equipment. Each bicycle parking space shall include a stationary parking device, as indicated below, to adequately secure the bicycle.
a. Short-term bicycle parking. Short-term bicycle parking shall consist of bicycle racks that support the bicycle frame at two points, including inverted - "U” bicycle racks or similar. Racks that support only the wheel of the bicycle are not permissible.
i. Racks shall allow for the bicycle frame and at one wheel to be locked to the racks.
ii. The rack shall allow for the use of a cable as well as a U-shaped lock.
iii. If bicycles can be locked to each side of the rack, each side shall be counted toward a required space.
iv. Racks shall be securely anchored to a permanent surface.
v. If more than 20 short-term bicycle parking spaces are provided, at least 50 percent shall be covered by a roof or overhang.
b. Long-term bicycle parking. Long-term bicycle parking shall be secured from the general public and enclosed on all sides to protect bicycles from inclement weather.
i. Acceptable examples of long-term bicycle parking include individual bicycle lockers, bike racks within a bicycle room, and bicycle cages.
ii. Except in the cases of lockers, all long-term bicycle parking shall provide means of securing the bicycle frame at two points to a securely anchored rack.
2. Parking layout and siting requirements.
a. Bicycle spaces shall be separated from motor vehicle parking spaces by at least 5 feet of open area. Bicycle spaces shall be conveniently located and generally within proximity to the main entrance of a structure.
b. Spaces shall not be required to rely on stairs or escalators for access. For spaces allowed above or below the ground floor, elevators shall be a minimum of 6 feet, 2 inches to accommodate a standard adult bicycle with both wheels on the floor.
c. Short-term spaces shall be located on the ground floor, outside of the building or with direct access to public right of way, no more than 50 feet of walking distance from the main pedestrian entrance/access to the building, and with maximum visibility from the pedestrian access.
d. Long-term spaces shall be located in one of the following locations, or in a combination thereof:
i. On the ground floor within 50-feet of the main entrance, with safe and convenient access from public right of way and lobby area.
ii. On a floor above or below the ground floor, including a parking structure, within 50-feet of the elevator, with safe, convenient, and dedicated access between the bicycle parking and the elevator.
3. Parking dimensional requirements.
a. Short-term and long-term spaces shall be a minimum of 2 feet wide by 6 feet long and shall be spaced at minimum 30 inches apart and 30 inches from a wall or other obstruction on any side. A minimum of 7 feet of vertical clearance shall be provided at all bicycle parking spaces.
b. If more than 20 long-term spaces are provided, a minimum 100 square feet of workspace is required adjacent to the bicycle parking area for bicycle maintenance work; the workspace shall be adjacent to the area with the most bicycle spaces if spaces are provided in more than one area within the site.
C. Lockers and Showers. For non-residential uses, one personal locker shall be provided for each required long-term bicycle parking space for use by all genders. Showers for employee use shall be provided per the table below.
Square Feet | Showers Required |
25,000-99,999 | 1 shower for each gender |
100,000-199,999 | 2 showers for each gender |
200,000 or more | 1 additional shower for each gender for every 100,000 square feet or portion thereof |
(Ord. No. 2005-007 § 1 (part); Ord. No. 2022-008)