# 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.

## § 14-1 Definitions.

Balt., Md., Code art. 11, § 14-1 (2026)

(a) In this subtitle, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

(b) “Bicycle” has the meaning stated in § 11-104 {“Bicycle”} of the State Transportation Article.

(c) “Bicycle parking space” means a designated area, whether open or enclosed, that is used for the off-street parking of a bicycle.

(d) “Employer” means any person who employs 10 or more full-time or part-time employees in the City of Baltimore.

(e)

*History: Ord. 10-383*

*History: Ord. 22-125*

## § 14-2 Rules and regulations.

Balt., Md., Code art. 11, § 14-2 (2026)

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*

## §§ 14-3 to 14-5

Balt., Md., Code art. 11, § 14-3 to 14-5 (2026)

Reserved

## § 14-6 Required bicycle parking.

Balt., Md., Code art. 11, § 14-6 (2026)

(a) 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) 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) 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*

## § 14-7 Specifications.

Balt., Md., Code art. 11, § 14-7 (2026)

(a)

  (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) 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*

## §§ 14-8 to 14-10

Balt., Md., Code art. 11, § 14-8 to 14-10 (2026)

Reserved

## § 14-11 Penalties.

Balt., Md., Code art. 11, § 14-11 (2026)

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*