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