All uses which are subject to site design review are encouraged to provide bicycle parking, in conformance with the following standards which are evaluated during site design review.
(A) Number of bicycle parking spaces. A minimum of two bicycle parking spaces per use is recommended for all uses with greater than ten vehicle parking spaces. The following additional standards are recommended for specific types of development.
(1) Multi-family residences. Every residential use of four or more dwelling units provides at least one sheltered bicycle parking space for each dwelling unit. Sheltered bicycle parking spaces may be located within a garage, storage shed, basement, utility room or similar area. In those instances in which the residential complex has no garage or other easily accessible storage unit, the bicycle parking spaces may be sheltered from sun and precipitation under an eave, overhang and independent structure, or similar cover.
(2) Parking lots. All public and commercial parking lots and parking structures provide a minimum of one bicycle parking space for every ten motor vehicle parking spaces.
(3) Schools. Elementary and middle schools, both private and public, provide one bicycle parking space for every ten students and employees. High schools provide one bicycle parking space for every five students and employees. All spaces shall be sheltered under an eave, overhang, independent structure or similar cover.
(4) Colleges and trade schools. Provide one bicycle parking space for every ten motor vehicle spaces, plus one space for every dormitory unit. Fifty percent of the bicycle parking spaces shall be sheltered under an eave, overhang, independent structure or similar cover.
(5) Downtown/Main Street District. Within the district, bicycle parking for customers shall be provided along the street at a rate of at least one space per use. Individual uses may provide their own parking, or spaces may be clustered to serve up to six bicycles. Bicycle parking spaces shall be located in front of the stores along the street, either on the sidewalks or in specially constructed areas such as pedestrian curb extensions. Inverted, "U" style racks are recommended. Bicycle parking shall not interfere with pedestrian passage, leaving a clear area of at least 36 inches between bicycles and other existing and potential obstructions. Customer spaces may or may not be sheltered. When provided, sheltered parking (within a building, or under an eave, overhang or similar structure) shall be provided at a rate of one space per employee, with a minimum of one space per store.
(6) Multiple uses. For buildings with multiple uses (such as commercial or mixed use center), bicycle parking standards shall be calculated by using the total number of motor vehicle parking spaces required for the entire development. A minimum of one bicycle parking space for every ten motor vehicle parking spaces is recommended.
(B) Exemptions. This section does not apply to single-family, two-family and three-family housing (attached, detached or manufactured housing), home occupations, agriculture and livestock uses, or other developments with fewer than ten vehicle parking spaces.
(C) Location and design. Bicycle parking shall be conveniently located with respect to both the street right-of-way and at least one building entrance (e.g., no farther away than the closest parking space). It should be incorporated whenever possible into building design and coordinated with the design of street furniture when it is provided. Street furniture includes benches, street lights, planters and other pedestrian amenities.
(D) Visibility and security. Bicycle parking may be visible to cyclists from street sidewalks or building entrances, so that it provides sufficient security from theft and damage.
(E) Options for storage. Bicycle parking requirements for long-term and employee parking can be met by providing a bicycle storage room, bicycle lockers, racks or other secure storage space inside or outside of the building.
(F) Lighting. Bicycle parking shall be lit, at least as well as vehicle parking, for security.
(G) Reserved areas. Areas set aside for bicycle parking may be clearly marked and reserved for bicycle parking only.
(H) Hazards. Bicycle parking may not impede or create a hazard to pedestrians. Parking areas shall be located so as to not conflict with vision clearance standards.
(Ord. 223, passed 11-18-2004) Penalty, see § 10.99