§ 154.125. BICYCLE PARKING REQUIREMENTS.

(A)

Required Number of Spaces: The following uses are required to install the following minimum bicycle parking spaces:

(1)

Retail businesses and shopping centers (square feet gross floor area):

0—49,999	5 spaces
50,000—99,999	10 spaces
100,000 or more	20 spaces

 

(2)

Office and professional uses (square feet gross floor area):

0—49,999	5 spaces
50,000—99,999	10 spaces
100,000 or more	20 spaces

 

(3)

Restaurants:

Type A (full-service)	5 spaces
Type B (carryout)	5 spaces
Type C (full/carryout)	10 spaces

 

(4)

Cultural, recreational and entertainment uses: Health clubs; racquetball, handball and tennis clubs; swim clubs and pools; community centers; and similar uses as determined by the director of community development or his/her authorized designee, acting in the capacity of zoning administrator (square feet gross floor area):

0—49,999	5 spaces
50,000—99,999	10 spaces
100,000 or more	20 spaces

 

Bowling alleys; skating rinks; movie theaters; similar uses as determined by the director of community development or his/her authorized designee: To be determined on a case by case basis by the director of community development or his/her authorized designee, acting in the capacity of zoning administrator.

(5)

Hotels, Warehouse, Industrial and Manufacturing Facilities (number of employees):

1—99	5 spaces
100—199	10 spaces
200 or more	20 spaces

 

(B)

Location: Bike racks shall be conveniently located to the entrance of the building it is serving and should be highly visible from the street and/or building entrance from where bicyclists approach. Bicycle parking areas shall be separated from motor vehicle parking areas. In developments with multiple uses and/or buildings, bicycle parking shall be appropriately distributed or relocated if necessary.

(C)

Design Criteria and Dimensions:

(1)

Bicycle racks must be capable of locking the bicycle and of supporting the bicycle in an upright position.

(2)

A hard surfaced parking area is required. Racks must be securely anchored to supporting surface.

(3)

Installation of bike racks shall conform with the requirements set forth by the bike rack manufacturer with a rectangular space no less than two and one-half feet (2½') wide by six feet (6') long per bicycle unless a locker or permanent device to stand the bicycle on end is provided.

(4)

Bicycle racks shall be installed with adequate space beside the parked bicycle so that a bicyclist will be able to reach and operate the locking mechanism.

(D)

Collective Provisions: Off-street bicycle rack facilities in a development with multiple uses may be provided collectively if the total number of spaces provided collectively is not less than the greatest minimum requirement by a single use in the development and provided that all regulations governing location of accessory parking spaces in relation to the use served are adhered to.

(E)

Developments with less than ten (10) employees or extenuating circumstances may be exempt as determined by the director of community development or his/her authorized designee, acting in the capacity of zoning administrator.

(Ord. 163, passed 12-5-1961; Am. Ord. 1992, passed 5-26-1981; Am. Ord. 92-112, passed 10-13-1992; Am. Ord. 95-62, passed 6-13-1995; Am. Ord. 07-198, passed 12-11-2007; Am. Ord. 14-049, passed 5-13-2014)