The standards of this section apply to all new development and changes in use, expansion of a use, or expansion of floor area which create an increase of 10% or more in the number of required parking spaces. The figures contained in this section are for illustrative purposes only and do not imply that the concept illustrated be implemented precisely as shown but rather in a manner consistent with the purpose of these regulations.
(A) Short-term bicycle parking. Short-term bicycle parking shall be provided in order to serve shoppers, customers, messengers, guests and other visitors to a site who generally stay for a short time.
(1) Parking spaces required. For the following uses, the number of short-term bicycle parking spaces shall be at least 10% of the number of required automobile parking spaces, with a minimum of four parking spaces provided per establishment.
(a) Multi-family residential.
(b) All uses listed under the Public Assembly and Community Uses classification in the parking requirement table in § 153.220 except cemeteries.
(c) All uses in the Commercial Uses - Retail and Service classification.
(2) Location. Short-term bicycle parking must be located outside of the public right of way and pedestrian walkways and within 50 feet of a main entrance to the building it serves.
(a) Exceptions. Bicycle parking may be located more than 50 feet from the main entrance or within the public right-of-way subject to the review and approval of the Community Development Director. Where bicycle parking is provided within the public right-of-way, an unobstructed sidewalk clearance of six feet shall be maintained for pedestrians at all times.
(3) Anchoring and security. For each short-term bicycle parking space required, a stationary, securely anchored object shall be provided to which a bicycle frame and one wheel can be secured with a high-security U-shaped shackle lock if both wheels are left on the bicycle. One such object may serve multiple bicycle parking spaces.
(4) Size and accessibility. Each short-term bicycle parking space shall be a minimum of two feet in width and six feet in length and shall be accessible without moving another bicycle. Two feet of clearance shall be provided between bicycle parking spaces and adjacent walls, poles, landscaping, street furniture, drive aisles, and pedestrian ways, at least five feet from vehicle parking spaces, and at least six feet from the public right of way.
FIGURE 153.229-(A): SHORT-TERM BICYCLE PARKING
(B) Long-term bicycle parking. Long-term bicycle parking shall be provided in order to serve employees, students, residents, commuters, and others who generally stay at a site for four hours or longer.
(1) Parking spaces required.
(a) Residential uses. A minimum of one long-term bicycle parking space shall be provided for every four units for multi-unit residential and group residential projects.
(b) Other uses. Any project or development with over 3,000 square feet of gross floor area shall provide long-term bicycle parking at a minimum ratio of one space per 20 vehicle spaces.
(c) Parking structures. Long-term bicycle parking shall be provided at a minimum ratio of one space per 50 vehicle spaces.
(2) Location. Long-term bicycle parking must be located on the same lot as the use it serves. In parking garages, long-term bicycle parking must be located near an entrance to the parking garage.
(3) Covered spaces. At least 50% of required long-term bicycle parking must be covered. Covered parking can be provided inside buildings, under roof overhangs or awnings, in bicycle lockers, or within or under other structures.
(4) Security. Long-term bicycle parking must be in:
(a) An enclosed bicycle locker;
(b) A fenced, covered, locked or guarded bicycle storage area;
(c) A rack or stand inside a building that is within view of an attendant or security guard or visible from employee work areas; or
(d) Other secure area approved by the Director.
(5) Size and accessibility. Each bicycle parking space shall be a minimum of two feet in width and six feet in length and shall be accessible without moving another bicycle. Two feet of clearance shall be provided between bicycle parking spaces and adjacent walls, poles, landscaping, street furniture, drive aisles, and pedestrian ways and at least five feet from vehicle parking spaces.
(Ord. 608-C.S., passed 5-10-14)