(A) Generally. In addition to observing all other applicable provisions of this chapter and state law pertaining to bicycles, no person shall leave a bicycle, except in a bicycle rack. If no rack is provided, the person shall leave the bicycle so as not to obstruct any roadway, sidewalk, driveway, or building entrance.
(B) Bike rentals. No person shall rent or offer a bicycle for rent unless the bicycle is equipped in accordance with the State Motor Vehicle Code.
(C) Impounding of bicycles.
(1) No person shall leave a bicycle on private property without the consent of the owner or person in charge. Consent is implied on private business property unless bicycle parking is expressly prohibited.
(2) A bicycle left on public property for a period in excess of 24 hours may be impounded by a public safety officer.
(3) In addition to any citation issued, a bicycle parked in violation of this chapter, that obstructs or impedes the free flow of pedestrian or vehicular traffic or otherwise endangers the public, may be immediately impounded by a public safety officer.
(4) If the owner of a bicycle impounded under this chapter can be readily determined, the public safety officer shall make reasonable efforts to notify the owner.
(5) A bicycle impounded under this chapter that remains unclaimed shall be disposed of in accordance with the city’s procedures for disposal of abandoned or lost personal property.
(Ord. 08-2000, passed 11-8-1999) Penalty, see § 70.99