§ 17.320.045 BICYCLE PARKING.

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 three or more units the number of bicycle parking spaces shall be provided onsite per Table 3-5 below.

   Table 3-5 Bicycle Parking Requirements Multiple-Family Residential Uses

Use/Number of Dwelling Units	Short-Term Spaces Required (1)	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 30 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 Table 3-6 below.

   Table 3-6 Bicycle Parking Requirements - Non-Residential Uses

Use	Short-Term Spaces Required (1)	Long-Term Spaces Required
Health clubs	1 per 2,500 square feet For uses larger than 50,000 square feet of occupied floor area, 10 short-term spaces plus one short-term space for every additional 10,000 occupied square feet.	1 per 5,000 sq. ft.
Office	1 per 10,000 sq. ft.	1 per 5,000 sq. ft.
Personal Services, restaurants, and bars	1 per 2,000 sq. ft.	1 per 5,000 sq. ft.
Retail, general	1 per 2,500 square feet; For uses larger than 50,000 square feet of occupied floor area, 10 short-term spaces plus one short-term space for every additional 10,000 occupied square feet.	1 per 5,000 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
Day care centers	2 per classroom	1 per 1 classroom
Hotels and motels	1 per 30 hotel rooms	1 per 30 hotel rooms, plus one long-term space for every 5,000 square feet of occupied floor area of conference, meeting or function rooms
All other assembly uses	1 per 10,000 sq. ft.	1 per 5,000 sq. ft.
All industrial uses	Minimum of 2	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%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 five feet of open area and a physical barrier.

      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 six feet, two 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 a 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 the 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 two feet wide by six 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 seven 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.   Bicycle rooms shall provide outlets for charging electric bicycles.

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 Table 3-7 below.

   Table 3-7 Required Showers for Non-Residential Uses

 

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; Ord. No. 2024-006)