21.18.855 Bicycle parking.
A. Purpose. Bicycle parking is intended to encourage the use of bicycles by providing safe and convenient places to park bicycles. These regulations encourage bicycle parking based on the demand generated by different uses and the level of security necessary to encourage the use of bicycles for short or long stays.
B. Bicycle Parking Ratio. For developments with 20 or more required automobile parking stalls, the number of automobile parking stalls otherwise required by LMC 21.18.800 may be reduced by one stall for every five bicycle parking stalls provided that meet the requirements of subsections (C) and (D) of this section up to a maximum of five percent of all automobile parking stalls required.
C. Type of Bicycle Parking Required. Categories of bicycle parking required for each type of use shall be in accordance with the following:
|
Type of Use |
Class 1 Stalls |
Class 2 Stalls |
|---|---|---|
|
Office, Financial and Industrial |
60% |
40% |
|
Retail and Service Retail |
20% |
80% |
|
Public or Commercial Recreation |
10% |
90% |
|
Schools and Colleges |
20% |
80% |
1. A “Class 1 bicycle facility” means a bike locker, or other individually locked enclosure, or a supervised area within a building providing protection for each bicycle therein from theft, vandalism and weather.
2. A “Class 2 bicycle facility” means an outdoor bike rack or stand constructed and located in accordance with subsection (D) of this section.
D. Design and Location of Bicycle Parking Facilities.
1. Each bicycle parking stall shall be no less than six feet long by two feet wide and shall have a bike rack system.
2. Bike racks shall be constructed so as to enable the user to secure the bicycle by locking the frame and at least one wheel of each bicycle. Racks must be easily usable with both U-locks and cable locks. Racks shall support the bikes in a stable upright position so that a bike, if bumped, will not fall or roll down. Racks that support a bike primarily by a wheel, such as standard “wire racks,” are damaging to wheels, thus not acceptable.
3. Outdoor bicycle parking areas shall be floored or paved. Bike racks shall be securely anchored to the floor or lot surface so they cannot be easily removed and sufficiently strong to resist vandalism or theft.
4. Location.
a. Bicycle parking should be located in close proximity to the building or facility entrance(s) and clustered in lots not to exceed 20 stalls each.
b. Bicycle parking should be located in highly visible, well-lighted areas to minimize theft and vandalism.
c. Bicycle facilities shall not impede pedestrian or vehicle circulation. Wherever possible bicycle parking should be incorporated into building design or street furniture.
d. If bicycle parking is side-by-side in rows, there shall be an access aisle at least six feet wide to the front or rear of each stall.
e. Bicycle parking areas within auto parking areas shall be separated by a physical barrier such as curbs, wheel stops, stanchions, fences, or similar to protect bicycles from damage by cars. (Ord. 2730 § 1, 2008)