In this subtitle, the following terms have the meanings indicated. “Bicycle” has the meaning stated in § 11-104 {“Bicycle”} of the State Transportation Article. “Bicycle parking space” means a designated area, whether open or enclosed, that is used for the off-street parking of a bicycle. “Employer” means any person who employs 10 or more full-time or part-time employees in the City of Baltimore. Ord. 10-383 Ord. 22-125 For the standard definition of “person”, see <cite data-path="|general">City General Provisions Article</cite>, <cite data-path="|general|1|1|1-107">§ 1-107</cite>.

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. Ord. 10-383 Text Conformed 02/18/21 By authority of Ordinance 20-431, Section 5, the Director of Legislative Reference, in consultation with the Law Department, has conformed the text of this section to refer expressly to the requirements of the recently-enacted Administrative Procedure Act that, effective January 15, 2021, governs the proposal, adoption, and publication of administrative rules and regulations.

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. 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”“}. When the application of this section results in a requirement for a fractional bicycle parking space:any fraction less than ½ may be disregarded; and any fraction of ½ or more counts as 1 bicycle parking space. Ord. 10-383 Ord. 15-581

Each bicycle parking space must be:for an outdoor space, at least 4 feet by 6 feet; and for an enclosed space, at least 15 square feet of open floor area. Each bicycle parking space must be equipped with a bicycle rack or locker that can accommodate up to 2 bicycles per rack or locker. Each bicycle parking space must be:provided in a safe and secure location that is accessible to all employees; located on the premises of the employer’s place of business; and clearly labeled as reserved for bicycle parking by employees. Ord. 10-383

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. Ord. 10-383