C4 Model Bicycle
Parking Ordinance
1.
Bike Parking Requirements
Bicycle parking facilities shall be provided for any new building,
addition or enlargement of an existing building, or for any change in
the occupancy of any new building that results in the need for
additional auto parking facilities.
2. Bike Spaces Required
Bicycle parking facilities shall be provided in accordance with the
following schedule, with fractional requirements for bike parking over
.5 to be rounded up:
a. Commercial; Industrial, Office, Retail, Service – 2 + 15% of number
of auto spaces required
b. Multi-Family Residential -- 3 or more units, 1 space per unit
c. Public, or Commercial Recreation -- 35% of auto parking requirement
d. Schools -- 1 space per 3 students
e. Park and Ride Lots and Transit Centers -- 35% of auto parking
f. Lodging -- 1 space per 5 units
3. Type of bicycle parking required
Each bicycle parking space shall be no less than six feet long by two
feet wide (6'X2') and shall have a bicycle rack system in compliance
with the bike rack classifications listed in item 4 as follows:
Fractional amounts of the type of parking facilities may be shifted as
desired.
a. Office, Industrial (Commercial) Financial -- 60% Class 1 / 40% Class
2
b. Retail, Service (Commercial) -- 20% Class 1 / 80% Class 2
c. Multi-Family Residential (3 or more units) -- 100% Class 1 (Garages
or secure accessible indoor areas count)
d. Public or Commercial Recreation -- 10% Class 1 / 90% Class 2
e. Schools -- 100% Class 2, Secured, Covered
f. Park and Ride Lots -- 80% Class 1 / 20% Class 2
g. Transit Center -- 100% Class 2, Secured, Covered
4. Classification of Facilities
a. Class 1 bicycle facility means a locker, individually locked
enclosure or supervised area within a building providing protection for
each bicycle therein from theft, vandalism and weather.
b. Class 2 bicycle facility means a stand or other device constructed
so as to enable the user to secure by locking the frame and one wheel
of each bicycle parked therein. Racks must be easily usable with both
U-locks and cable locks. Racks should 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 and thus are not acceptable.
5. Location and Design of Facilities
a. Bicycle parking should be located in close proximity to the
building’s entrance and clustered in lots not to exceed 16 spaces each.
b. Bicycle parking facilities shall support bicycles in a stable
position without damage to wheels, frame or other components.
c. Bicycle parking facilities should be located in highly visible, well
lighted areas to minimize theft and vandalism.
d. Bicycle parking facilities shall be securely anchored to the lot
surface so they cannot be easily removed and shall be of sufficient
strength to resist vandalism and theft.
e. Bicycle parking facilities shall not impede pedestrian or vehicular
circulation, and should be harmonious with their environment both in
color and design. Parking facilities should be incorporated whenever
possible into building design or street furniture.
f. Racks must not be placed close enough to a wall or other obstruction
so as to make use difficult. There must be sufficient space (at least
24 inches) beside each parked bike that allows access. This access may
be shared by adjacent bicycles. An aisle or other space shall be
provided to bicycles to enter and leave the facility. This aisle shall
have a width of at least six (6) feet to the front or rear of a bike
parked in the facility.
g. Paving is not required, but the outside ground surface shall be
finished or planted in a way that avoids mud and dust.
h. Bike parking facilities within auto parking areas shall be separated
by a physical barrier to protect bicycles from damage by cars, such as
curbs, wheel stops, poles or other similar features.
6. Variations to Requirements
a. Substitution of car parking with bike parking. New and pre-existing
developments may convert up to 10% of their auto spaces to unrequired
additional bike parking, as long as the spaces are conveniently located
near an entrance. Converted parking spaces must yield at least 6 bike
parking spaces per auto space.
b. Where the provision of bike parking is physically not feasible the
requirements may be waived or reduced to a feasible level by the zoning
authority.
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