18.56.140 Bicycle Parking Requirements.
Bicycle parking is required in nonresidential zones based upon the following ratios or the requirements of the adopted building code, whichever is stricter:
A. Ratio.
1. Short-Term Bicycle Parking. If the project is anticipated to generate visitor traffic, provide permanently anchored bicycle racks within two hundred (200) feet of the visitors’ entrance, readily visible to passersby, for five (5) percent of visitor motorized vehicle parking capacity, with a minimum of one two-bike capacity rack.
a. Design and Location. The design and location of bicycle racks shall conform to the following conditions:
i. Designed so that a bicycle can be backed into the space;
ii. Designed so that both rear wheel and frame can be locked to the bike rack;
iii. Firmly anchored in concrete or by other approved means;
iv. Location shall provide easy access, out of pedestrian and auto traffic, provide space for necessary circulation, and be behind curbing or other barrier so as to prevent vehicular damage.
2. Long-Term Bicycle Parking. For new development with over ten (10) tenant occupants, provide secure bicycle parking for five (5) percent of motorized vehicle parking capacity, with a minimum of one space. Acceptable parking facilities shall be convenient from the street and may include:
a. Covered, lockable enclosures with permanently anchored racks for bicycles;
b. Lockable bicycle rooms with permanently anchored racks; and
c. Lockable, permanently anchored bicycle lockers. (Ord. 1070 § 9, 2023; Ord. 1030 § 2(12), 2018; Ord. 977 § 1(5), 2011; Ord. 857 § 6, 1993; Ord. 513 § 1 (part), 1975)