Subtitle 14 – Mandatory Bicycle Parking
Current through 2026-07-17. Source: City of Balt., Md., Ord. 26-129. Published by the Baltimore City Department of Legislative Reference.
Balt., Md., Code art. 11, § 14-1 (2026)
§ 14-1 Definitions.LinkCopy Citation
(a)In general.
In this subtitle, the following terms have the meanings indicated.
(b)Bicycle.
“Bicycle” has the meaning stated in § 11-104 {“Bicycle”} of the State Transportation Article.
(c)Bicycle parking space.
“Bicycle parking space” means a designated area, whether open or enclosed, that is used for the off-street parking of a bicycle.
(d)Employer.
“Employer” means any person who employs 10 or more full-time or part-time employees in the City of Baltimore.
History: Ord. 10-383
History: Ord. 22-125
Balt., Md., Code art. 11, § 14-2 (2026)
§ 14-2 Rules and regulations.LinkCopy Citation
Subject to Title 4 {“Administrative Procedure Act – Regulations”} of the <cite data-path="|general">City General Provisions Article</cite>, the Director of Transportation may adopt rules and regulations to implement this subtitle.
History: Ord. 10-383
History: Text Conformed 02/18/21
Balt., Md., Code art. 11, § 14-3 to 14-5 (2026)
§§ 14-3 to 14-5LinkCopy Citation
Reserved
Balt., Md., Code art. 11, § 14-6 (2026)
§ 14-6 Required bicycle parking.LinkCopy Citation
(a)Scope.
Bicycle parking spaces required by this subtitle are in addition to any parking spaces otherwise required by Title 16 {“Off-Street Parking and Loading”} of the Baltimore City Zoning Code.
(b)General requirements.
Every employer must provide its employees with the number of long-term and short-term parking spaces required by Baltimore City Zoning Code § 16-705 {“Required number of bicycle spaces”“}.
(c)Fractional spaces.
When the application of this section results in a requirement for a fractional bicycle parking space:
(1)
any fraction less than ½ may be disregarded; and
(2)
any fraction of ½ or more counts as 1 bicycle parking space.
History: Ord. 10-383
History: Ord. 15-581
Balt., Md., Code art. 11, § 14-7 (2026)
§ 14-7 Specifications.LinkCopy Citation
(a)Size and capacity.
(1)
Each bicycle parking space must be:
(i)
for an outdoor space, at least 4 feet by 6 feet; and
(ii)
for an enclosed space, at least 15 square feet of open floor area.
(2)
Each bicycle parking space must be equipped with a bicycle rack or locker that can accommodate up to 2 bicycles per rack or locker.
(b)Additional requirements.
Each bicycle parking space must be:
(1)
provided in a safe and secure location that is accessible to all employees;
(2)
located on the premises of the employer’s place of business; and
(3)
clearly labeled as reserved for bicycle parking by employees.
History: Ord. 10-383
Balt., Md., Code art. 11, § 14-8 to 14-10 (2026)
§§ 14-8 to 14-10LinkCopy Citation
Reserved
Balt., Md., Code art. 11, § 14-11 (2026)
§ 14-11 Penalties.LinkCopy Citation
Any employer who violates a provision of this subtitle or of a rule or regulation adopted under this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and, on conviction, is subject to a fine of not more than $500.
History: Ord. 10-383