§ 138-3603. Bicycle parking.

Bicycle parking encourages shoppers, customers, employees, and other visitors to use bicycles by providing a convenient and readily accessible place to park and secure bicycles. Bicycle parking should be placed near main entrance(s) of a building and should be accessible to pedestrians and bicyclists.

(a)

Minimum bicycle parking quantity: Bicycle parking shall be provided with one of the following standards:

(1)

The use/development shall provide the parking quantities listed in Table 138-3603.a — Minimum Number of Bicycle Parking; OR

(2)

When the proposed use is not specifically listed, the use/development shall provide the parking quantity for a similar use listed in Table 138-3603.a — Minimum Number of Bicycle Parking. The similar use(s) shall be determined by the county administrator or designee; OR

(3)

The use/development may seek flexibility from the bicycle parking quantity as a variance or administrative adjustment based on the limits and standards of chapter 138, article II, division 7.

Table 138-3603.a — Minimum Number of Required Bicycle Parking
Land Use	Minimum Bicycle Parking Standard (3)
RESIDENTIAL USES
Accessory Dwelling Unit	None
Multifamily and other similar residential uses	2, or 1 bicycle spaces per 20 units
Single Family Attached	None
Single Family Detached, Two-Family, Three Family and manufactured homes	None
ACCOMMODATIONS
Hotel/Motel and similar uses	2, or 1 bicycle spaces per 20 units
RV Park/Campground	2, or 1 bicycle spaces per 20 sites
COMMERCIAL AND OFFICE USES
Restaurant and similar uses	2, or 1 bicycle spaces per 5,000 of building square-footage
Retail Sales and Service and similar uses	2, or 1 bicycle spaces per 5,000 of building square-footage (1)
Office and similar uses	2, or 1 bicycle spaces per 10,000 of building square-footage (1)
INDUSTRIAL, MANUFACTURING, AND WAREHOUSING USES
Industrial, Manufacturing, and similar uses	2, or 1 bicycle spaces per 15,000 of building square-footage
Warehouse and similar uses	2, or 1 bicycle spaces per 40,000 of building square-footage (1)
ARTS, RECREATION, AND ENTERTAINMENT USES
Commercial Recreation, and similar uses	2, or 1 bicycle spaces per 5,000 of building square-footage (1)
Museum, Cultural, and similar uses	2, or 1 bicycle spaces per 10,000 of building square-footage (1)
Parks, Open Space, and similar uses	4, or 1 per 20 motor vehicle spaces
Theater/Cinema and similar uses	2, or 1 bicycle spaces per 10,000 of building square-footage (1)
EDUCATION, PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION, HEALTH CARE, AND INSTITUTIONAL USES
Day-Cares	2, or 1 bicycle spaces per 10,000 of building square-footage
Schools, grades K-5	3 per classroom (2)
Schools, graded 6-12	5 per classroom (2)
Schools, All Others	2, or 1 bicycle spaces per 10,000 of building square-footage
General Notes: 1. The bicycle parking ratios for this use shall may be based on only portions of the building that are primarily used for patrons and/or customers. Service areas, hallways, kitchens and similar building use areas may be exempt from the building area for the purposes of calculating parking.
2. The parking ratio for this use may be based on the total building capacity.
3. Wherever this table indicates two numerical standards, the larger resulting quantity shall apply.

 

(b)

Development standards for bicycle parking:

(1)

Location:

a.

For a building with one main entrance, the bicycle parking shall be within 100 feet of the main entrance to the building.

b.

For a building with more than one main entrance, the bicycle parking shall be distributed along all facades with a main entrance and shall be within 100 feet of at least one main entrance on each facade.

c.

For sites with more than one primary building, the bicycle parking shall be distributed evenly amongst the primary buildings and shall be within 100 feet of a main entrance.

(2)

Bicycle parking design (bicycle racks):

a.

Bicycle racks or similar features shall be provided with the primary purpose to allow bicycles to be securely attached to the apparatus. Sign poles, planters, and utility lines shall not be considered bicycle parking racks or used to satisfy the bicycle parking requirement.

b.

Bicycle rack design shall accommodate a high security, U-shaped lock.

c.

Bicycle racks shall be securely anchored to the ground, a building, or a paved surface.

d.

Bicycle racks shall be constructed using decorative, durable finishes that are not damaged by the constant abrasion from bicycles.

(Ord. No. 18-36 , § 3(Att. B), 10-23-18)