7.4.8. REQUIRED NUMBER OF BICYCLE PARKING SPACES

   A.   Purpose

   The purpose of this section is to encourage the use of bicycles by providing safe and convenient places to park bicycles. These regulations further the City ’s goal of being a bicycle friendly community by ensuring that the necessary facilities are in place to accommodate cyclists.

   B.   Minimum Number of Bicycle Parking Spaces Required

      1.   The number of short and long-term bicycle parking spaces required for each Land Use Group, Class and Type is listed in Table 7.4.8-1 below.

         a.   Exceptions

            (1)   No long-term bicycle parking is required on a site where there is less than 2,500 square feet of gross floor area .

            (2)   Bicycle Parking In-Lieu Fee. The required number of bicycle parking spaces may be satisfied partially or completely by paying the City  bicycle parking in-lieu fee in an amount established by separate ordinance to be used by the City to install bicycle parking and associated improvements in the right-of-way . The in-lieu fee may not be used if there are vehicular use areas , plazas, exterior courtyards, or other open areas on the site , other than required landscaping , large enough, separately or in combination, to accommodate all or a portion of the required bicycle parking.

            (3)   When there are existing bicycle racks in the right-of-way , the PDSD Director may allow a modification to the required number of bicycle parking spaces based on a finding from the City ’s Bicycle Coordinator that the number of existing racks will adequately serve the proposed use and other nearby uses the racks currently serve.

            (4)   When the requirements of this Section are required due to an expansion in accordance with Section 7.4.3.E, Expansions, the PDSD Director may grant a modification to the required number of bicycle parking spaces based on a finding from the City ’s Bicycle Coordinator or designee that a reasonable attempt has been made to provide all or a portion of the required bicycle parking in a manner that that the bicycle parking does not create a safety hazard for pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists and is clearly visible from adjacent  sidewalks , drives, and/or public entrances .

      2.   Minimum Required Bicycle Parking Spaces

Table 7.4.8-1: Minimum Required Bicycle Parking Spaces
Land Us e Group/Class	Short-Term Bicycle Parking Required	Long-Term Bicycle Parking Required
AGRICULTURAL USE GROUP	None.	None.
CIVIC USE GROUP	1 space per 8,000 sq. ft. GFA, minimum requirement is 2 spaces; except as follows:	1 space per 12,000 sq. ft. GFA, minimum requirement is 2 spaces; except as follows:
Cemetery	None.	None.
Civic Assembly; Membership Organization; Religious Use	Spaces for 2% of the maximum expected daily attendance. Maximum requirement is 50 spaces.	1 space per 20 employees. Minimum requirement is 2 spaces.
Cultural Use - Zoo	10% of the required number of motor vehicle parking.	None.
Educational Uses:
Grades K - 12	Grades 1-12: 1 space per 20 students of planned capacity. Minimum requirement is 2 spaces.	Grades 1-12: 1 space per 10 employees plus 1 space per 20 students of planned capacity. Minimum requirement is 2 spaces.
Postsecondary Institutions; Instructional Schools	1 space per 10 students of planned capacity. Minimum requirement is 2 spaces.	1 space per 10 employees plus 1 space per 10 students of planned capacity; or 1 space per 20,000 sq. ft. GFA, whichever is greater.
COMMERCIAL USE GROUP	2 spaces.	1 space per 12,000 sq. ft. GFA, minimum requirement is 2 spaces; except as follows:
Administrative and Professional Office	1 space per 20,000 sq. ft. GFA. Minimum requirement is 2 spaces.	1 space per 6,000 sq. ft. GFA. Minimum requirement is 2 spaces.
Alcoholic Beverage Service	1 space per 2,000 sq. ft. GFA. Minimum requirement is 2 spaces.	1 space per 12,000 sq. ft. GFA. Minimum requirement is 2 spaces.
Animal Service	None.	None.
Billboard	None.	None.
Car Wash, Self-Service	None.	None.
Day Care	1 space per 40,000 sq. ft. GFA. Minimum requirement is 2 spaces.	1 space per 12,000 sq. ft. GFA. Minimum requirement is 2 spaces.
Daycare - Home Occupation	None.	None.
Entertainment (e.g., Sports Stadium or Center; Theater - Live; & Theater - Movie); except,	Spaces for 2% of the maximum expected daily attendance. Maximum requirement is 150.	1 space per 20 employees. Minimum requirement is 2 spaces.
Dance Hall	1 space per 2,000 sq. ft. GFA.	1 space per 12,000 sq. ft. GFA.
Carnival/Circus	None.	None.
Rodeo Arena	Spaces for 2% of the maximum expected daily attendance.	1 space per 20 employees. Minimum requirement is 2 spaces.
Financial Service	1 space per 5,000 sq. ft. GFA. Minimum requirement is 2 spaces.	1 space per 12,000 sq. ft. GFA. Minimum requirement is 2 spaces.
Food Service	1 space per 2,000 sq. ft. GFA. Minimum requirement is 2 spaces.	1 space per 12,000 sq. ft. GFA. Minimum requirement is 2 spaces.
Medical Service:
Extended Health Care (e.g., nursing home, assisted living)	0.05 spaces per bedroom . Minimum requirement is 2 spaces.	0.15 spaces per bedroom . Minimum requirement is 2 spaces.
Major (e.g., hospital)	1 space per 20,000 sq. ft. GFA. Minimum requirement is 2 spaces	1 space per 50,000 sq. ft. GFA. Minimum requirement is 2 spaces.
Outpatient	1 space per 5,000 sq. ft. GFA. Minimum requirement is 2 spaces.	1 space per 12,000 sq. ft. GFA. Minimum requirement is 2 spaces.
Parking	None.	Except for unattended surface parking lots , 1 space per 20 auto spaces. Minimum requirement is 2 spaces.
Personal Service	1 space per 5,000 sq. ft. GFA. Minimum requirement is 2 spaces.	1 space per 12,000 sq. ft. GFA. Minimum requirement is 2 spaces.
Transportation Service	None.	1 space per 12,000 sq. ft. GFA. Minimum requirement is 2 spaces.
Traveler’s Accommodation, Campsite	1 space per 20 campsites.	None.
Travelers’ Accommodation, Lodging	2 spaces plus 1 space per 6,000 sq. ft. GFA of conference, restaurant, bar, and/or banquet space. Maximum requirement is 50 spaces.	1 space per 20 guest rooms. Minimum requirement is 2 spaces.
Vehicle Storage	None.	None.
INDUSTRIAL USE GROUP	None.	1 space per 15,000 sq. ft. GFA. Minimum requirement is 2 spaces. Maximum required is 10 spaces.
RECREATION USE GROUP	Per Director ’s approval, except as follows:	Per Director ’s approval, except as follows:
Billiard/Pool Hall; Health/Exercise Club/Gymnasium; Skating Rink; and Bowling Alley	1 space per 2,000 sq. ft. GFA. Minimum requirement is 2 spaces.	1 space per 12,000 sq. ft. GFA. Minimum requirement is 2 spaces.
Athletic Fields	2 spaces per field.	None.
Batting Cage	0.25 spaces per batting cage. Minimum requirement is 2 spaces.	None.
Court - Basketball, Racquetball, Tennis, or Volleyball	0.25 spaces per court. Minimum requirement is 2 spaces.	None.
Golf Course	None.	2 spaces.
Driving Range	2 spaces.	None.
Miniature Golf Course	0.25 spaces per tee.	None.
Rifle and Pistol Range	None.	None.
Swimming Pool	1 space per 2,000 sq. ft. of entire pool area. Minimum requirement is 2 spaces.	None.
RESIDENTIAL USE GROUP
Single-Family & Mobile Home Dwellings	None.	None.
Multifamily Dwellings and Group Dwelling	0.10 spaces per bedroom . Minimum requirement is 2 spaces.	0.5 spaces per bedroom . Minimum requirement is 2 spaces.
Residential Care Services	0.05 spaces per bedroom . Minimum requirement is 2 spaces.	0.10 spaces per bedroom . Minimum requirement is 2 spaces.
RETAIL TRADE USE GROUP*
Retail Trade Uses Less Than 50,000 sq. ft. GFA	1 space per 5,000 sq. ft. GFA. Minimum requirement is 2 spaces.	1 space per 12,000 sq. ft. GFA. Minimum requirement is 2 spaces.
Retail Trade Uses 50,000 sq. ft. GFA - 99,999 sq. ft. GFA	1 space per 6,000 sq. ft. GFA.	1 space per 12,000 sq. ft. GFA.
Retail Trade Uses More Than 100,000 sq. ft. GFA	1 space per 7,000 sq. ft. GFA. Maximum requirement is 150 spaces.	1 space per 12,000 sq. ft. GFA. Maximum requirement is 50 spaces.
*The required number of bicycle parking spaces for multiple or mixed use  development composed of more than one building are calculated on a per building basis using the formulas provided above
Auctions	None.	None.
Construction Material Sales, Furniture, Carpet, or Appliance Store; Heavy Equipment Sales; and Vehicle Rental and Sales	2 spaces.	1 space per 12,000 sq. ft. GFA. Minimum requirement is 2 spaces. Maximum requirement is 10 spaces.
Farmers’ Market or Swap Meets	1 space per 5,000 sq. ft. of display and sales area only. Minimum requirement is 2 spaces.	None.
Gasoline Sales without Food and Beverage Sales	None.	None.
Home Improvement Center	1 space per 12,000 sq. ft. GFA. Maximum requirement is 10 spaces.	1 space per 12,000 sq. ft. GFA. Maximum requirement is 10 spaces.
Medical Marijuana Dispensary Off-Site Cultivation Location	2 spaces.	1 space per 40,000 sq. ft. GFA. Minimum requirement is 2 spaces. Maximum requirement is 10 spaces.
STORAGE USE GROUP
Commercial Storage & Hazardous Material Storage	None.	1 space per 40,000 sq. ft. GFA. Minimum requirement is 2 spaces. Maximum requirement is 10 spaces.
Personal Storage	2 spaces.	None.
UTILITIES	None.	None.
WHOLESALING USE GROUP	2 spaces.	1 space per 40,000 sq. ft. GFA. Minimum requirement is 2 spaces. Maximum requirement is 10 spaces.

 

(Am. Ord. 11199, 9/9/2014; Am. Ord. 11328, 12/8/2015)