§ 413-16. Bicycle Parking.

A.

Purpose. The requirements for bicycle parking are established for the purpose of ensuring secure, weather-protected facilities to accommodate short and long-term bicycle parking and to encourage the use of bicycles for travel as an alternative to the use of motorized vehicles.

B.

Applicability. Bicycle parking facilities shall be provided in every new parking garage, and for every expansion of an existing parking garage when the expansion includes the provision of sixty (60) or more additional motor vehicle parking spaces.

C.

Duties of Garage Owners. Whether a garage is public or private, the owner of the garage shall be responsible for fulfilling the requirements of this Section.

D.

Time of Compliance. Required bicycle parking spaces shall be provided prior to the issuance of a new license or the renewal of an existing license if an expansion requiring the addition of bicycle parking has been completed.

E.

Number of Bicycle Parking Spaces. Bicycle parking spaces shall be provided at a rate of one (1) bicycle parking space for every twenty (20) motor vehicle parking spaces provided. In the case of a garage providing bicycle parking spaces based on an expansion, the number of bicycle parking spaces required shall be calculated based on the number of additional motor vehicle spaces created by the expansion.

1.

Maximum. No parking garage shall be required to provide more than twenty-four (24) bicycle parking spaces.

2.

Fractional Spaces. When the units of measurement determining the number of required parking spaces result in requirement of a fractional space, any fraction up to and including one-half is rounded down to the nearest whole number and fractions of over one-half are rounded up to the next whole number.

F.

Location of Bicycle Parking Spaces.

1.

Bicycle parking shall be located no lower than the first complete, contiguous parking level below grade, and no higher than the first complete, contiguous parking level above grade. There shall be no stairs on the access route to bicycle parking areas.

2.

Bicycle parking spaces shall be located inside the garage in an area that is protected from inclement weather.

3.

Bicycle parking spaces shall be equipped with one of the following: a bicycle locker; a securely anchored floor, wall, or ceiling rack; or a similar system for securing the bicycle.

4.

Bicycle parking shall be located in a highly visible area to minimize theft and vandalism.

5.

Bicycle parking spaces shall be separated from motor vehicle parking spaces and lanes of traffic by a physical barrier (such as a curb or bollard).

6.

An aisle or other space at least 5 feet wide shall be provided behind all required bicycle parking to allow room for bicycle maneuvering.

G.

Standards for Bicycle Racks. Where required bicycle parking is provided by racks, the racks must meet the following standards:

1.

The bicycle frame and one wheel can be locked to the rack with a high security, U-shaped shackle lock and cable lock if both wheels are left on the bicycle. Bicycle racks that support the wheel but not the frame of the bike may not be used to fulfill a bicycle parking requirement.

2.

A bicycle six 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 wheels or components.

3.

The rack must be securely anchored.

The Department of Transportation and Engineering maintains a handbook of racks and siting guidelines that meet the standards of this Section.

H.

Size of Bicycle Parking Spaces. An area of at least two feet in width by six feet in length shall be provided for each bicycle space. However, the area for each bicycle space may be reduced upon application to the Superintendent of Parking to certify that the proposed layout adequately accommodates the specified number of bicycles.

I.

Duration of Bicycle Parking. Garages offering automobile parking on an hourly basis shall offer bicycle parking on the same basis. Garages offering automobile parking on a weekly or longer basis shall provide bicycle parking on the same basis.

J.

Fees for Bicycle Parking. This Section shall not interfere with the rights of garage owners to charge rent or other fees for bicycle parking.

K.

Enforcement. Section 413-16 shall be enforced by the Superintendent of Parking. Upon complaint, the Superintendent of Parking shall investigate. If the Superintendent of Parking concludes that a violation exists, he or she shall provide written notice to the garage owner of the violation and allowing 30 days to cure the violation. The written notice shall state the grounds for the Superintendent of Parking's conclusion that a violation exists and shall afford the garage owner opportunity to appeal such determination in writing to the Superintendent of Parking.

1.

Where a violation of this Section occurs, if such violation has not been cured within the allotted 30 day period, the Superintendent of Parking shall add the name and address of such garage and the name of the garage owner to a list of garages currently in violation of this Section. Upon request, the Parking Superintendent shall provide a copy of this list to members of the public.

2.

Violation of this Section is cause for revocation, suspension or refusal to issue or renew a license, in accordance with Section 413-43.

L.

Ingress and Egress. Bicyclists may be required to walk their bicycles inside the garage.

M.

Notice of Bicycle Parking. A sign shall be provided at each point of bicycle entry to the parking garage, mounted with its center between four and six feet above the ground, directly visible and unobstructed from the street. The entry sign shall match exactly the designated sign on file with the Department of Transportation & Engineering.

N.

Patron Access Requirements. A parking facility must allow bicycle parkers access to bicycle parking spaces to the same extent the facility allows automobile parkers access to automobile parking spaces. If a parking facility offers automobile parking exclusively to employees or patrons of a certain business, or to residents of a particular dwelling, the facility can similarly limit bicycle parking to such employees, patrons or residents.

(Ordained by Ord. No. 065-2010, § 1, eff. April 17, 2010)