Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, required bicycle spaces must be at least 2 feet wide by 6 feet long, with a minimum overhead vertical clearance of 7 feet 6 inches.
Approved bike lockers and other enclosures may be shorter than the dimensions described in paragraph (1) of this subsection.
All bicycle parking spaces required by this title must be used solely for the parking of bicycles.
If required bicycle parking facilities are not visible from the street, signs must be posted to indicate their location. These signs must comply with Title 17 {“Signs”} of this Code.
Areas used for required bicycle parking must be paved and drained to be reasonably free of mud, dust, and standing water, and must be well-lighted.
Bicycle parking must be designed so that bicycles may be securely locked without undue inconvenience and will be reasonably safeguarded from intentional or accidental damage.
Bicycle parking must be provided at ground level unless an elevator is easily accessible to an approved bicycle storage area.
Bicycle parking must be positioned so as to minimize interference with pedestrian movements.
If required bicycle parking is provided in lockers, the lockers must be:lockable;.
capable of fully enclosing the bicycle;
securely anchored;
constructed from a strong, weather-resistant, and low- to no-maintenance material;
clearly labeled as bicycle parking;
constructed with doors that open at least 90 degrees to allow easy loading and unloading;
posted with information about how to use bicycle lockers (user-provided locks, leasing, sign-up system, smart cards, etc.) on or near the lockers; and
if the lockers are stacked on top of each other, equipped with a wheel guide tray or other mechanism to assist the user with lifting the bicycle.
Required bicycle parking may be provided in floor racks.
Wall and ceiling rack designs are subject to the approval of the Director of Planning as part of site plan review as follows:in no case of new construction of a building may more than 50% of the required bicycle parking spaces be provided as wall or ceiling racks; and
in no case of building rehabilitation or adaptive reuse of a building may more than 75% of the required bicycle parking spaces be provided as wall or ceiling racks.
If required bicycle parking is provided in racks, the racks must meet the following standards:the bicycle frame and 1 wheel must be lockable to the rack with a high security, U-shaped shackle lock if both wheels are left on the bicycle;
a bicycle 6-feet long can be securely held with its frame supported so that the bicycle cannot be pushed or fall in a manner that will damage the bicycle in any way;
the racks must support a bicycle in at least 2 places, preventing it from falling over; and
the racks must be solidly constructed, resistant to rust and corrosion, d resistant to hammers and saws, and anchored so that they cannot be easily removed.
Bicycle parking and maneuvering areas for bicycling parking must meet the following standards:each required bicycle parking space must be accessible without moving another bicycle;
there must be an aisle at least 5 feet wide behind all required bicycle parking to allow room for bicycle maneuvering; and
if the parking area adjoins a sidewalk, the maneuvering area may extend into the right-of-way.
Covered bicycle parking may be provided inside buildings, under roof overhangs or awnings, in bicycle lockers, or within or under other structures.
If required bicycle parking is to be covered and is not within a building or locker, the cover must be:permanent;
designed to protect the bicycle from rainfall; and
at least 7 feet and 6 inches above the floor or ground.
All required bicycle parking spaces must be made available to the public as follows:required short-term bicycle parking spaces must be available for shoppers, customers, messengers, and other visitors to the site;
required long-term bicycle parking spaces must be available for employees, students, residents, commuters, and others who remain at the site for several hours.
Bicycle parking spaces must be designed in accordance with Table 16-701: Bicycle Parking Dimensions.
Alternate designs for bicycle parking may be approved by the Director of Planning as part of site plan review.
Ord. 16-581
Ord. 17-015
Ord. 18-216
Ord. 22-181
All required bicycle spaces must be located on the same lot as the use served.
However, required bicycle spaces may be constructed in the public right-of-way, subject to obtaining a minor privilege permit.
Required long-term bicycle parking for residents of dwellings, dormitories, fraternities, or sororities must be provided in garages, storage rooms and other resident-accessible, indoor, secure areas.
Space within dwelling units or on balconies may not be counted toward satisfying bicycle parking requirements.
Ord. 16-581
Short-term bicycle parking must be:
outside a building;
at the same grade as the sidewalk or at a location that can be reached by an accessible route; and
within the following distances of the main entrance:for a building with 1 main entrance, the bicycle parking must be within 50 feet of that entrance, as measured along the most direct pedestrian access route;
for a building with more than 1 main entrance, the bicycle parking must be along all facades with a main entrance, and within 50 feet of at least 1 main entrance on each facade that has a main entrance, as measured along the most direct pedestrian access route;
for a site that has more than 1 primary building, but is not an institutional campus, the bicycle parking must be within 50 feet of a main entrance, as measured along the most direct pedestrian access route and distributed to serve all primary buildings; and
on an institutional campus with more than 1 building or main entrance, the bicycle parking must be either:within 50 feet of a main entrance, as measured along the most direct pedestrian access route; and
if the short-term bicycle parking is more than 50 feet from a main entrance, it must be in a common bicycle parking location along a pedestrian access route.
Ord. 16-581
Long-term bicycle parking must be:located:on the site; or
in an area where the closest point is within 300 feet of the site;
located either at ground level, on the ground floor of a building, or easily accessible by elevator;
covered;
in at least 1 of the following locations, to provide security:in a locked room; or
in an area that is enclosed by a fence, either 8 feet high or from floor to ceiling, with a locked gate; and
provided as outlined in (4) of this subsection, except in certain conditions of public assembly, such as for stadiums and arenas, the Director of Planning and the Site Plan Review Committee may approve at least 1 of the following in place of those requirements in paragraph (4) of this subsection:within view of an attendant or security guard;
in an area that is monitored by a security camera; and
in an area that is visible from employee work areas.
In instances where more than 9 long-term bicycle parking spaces are required, a minimum of 10% of the total spaces must:be dedicated as cargo, family, or adaptive bicycle parking; and
adhere to the following additional standards:the spaces must be floor-mounted;
each space must have an electric outlet for bicycle charging; and
each space must have a minimum dimension of 4 feet wide by 9 feet long.
Ord. 16-581
Ord. 22-181
Bicycle parking spaces must be provided as indicated in <em>Table 16-705: Required Bicycle Spaces</em>.
No bicycle parking is required for uses not listed in <em>Table 16-705</em>.
Structures under 2,500 square feet in gross floor area are exempt from bicycle parking requirements.
In all cases where only 1 of either or both a long-term or short-term bicycle parking space would be required by a<em> Table 16-705</em> calculation, a minimum of 2 long-term or short-term spaces, as the case may be, must be provided.
After the first 50 bicycle parking spaces are provided, additional bicycle parking spaces required are at one-half of the space-per-unit listed.
If the expected need for bicycle parking for a particular use is uncertain due to unknown or unusual operating characteristics of the use, the Director of Planning may authorize the deferral of up to 50% of the bicycle parking spaces. Land area required for deferred bicycle parking spaces must be maintained in reserve.
Ord. 16-581
Ord. 17-015
Ord. 18-171
Ord. 22-181