§ 331-126.1. Off-street bicycle parking facilities.

A. 

Applicability. Off-street bicycle parking facilities shall be provided for any structure or use requiring site plan approval, pursuant to the following requirements.

B. 

Bicycle Parking Spaces or Bicycle Lockers Required.

(1) 

For Multifamily Dwellings and Attached Dwelling Units containing 10 or more dwelling units on a Building Lot, a minimum of one bicycle parking space or bicycle locker shall be provided for each 10 dwelling units except that in no event shall fewer than two bicycle parking spaces or bicycle lockers be provided on such Lot.

(2) 

For mixed uses and all nonresidential uses requiring 10 or more motor vehicle parking spaces on a Building Lot, one bicycle parking space or bicycle locker shall be provided for each 10 required automobile parking spaces, except that in no event shall fewer than two bicycle parking spaces or bicycle lockers be provided on such Lot.

(3) 

Where not more than two bicycle parking spaces or bicycle lockers are provided, a single inverted U-frame rack shall be acceptable, provided adequate parking and access space is provided to be able to easily secure such two bicycles.

C. 

Design Criteria for Bicycle Parking Facilities.

(1) 

Off-street parking for bicycles shall include provision for secure storage of bicycles. Such facilities shall provide bicycle lockers or racks or equivalent structures in or upon which the user may lock a bicycle.

(2) 

A bicycle parking facility includes any structure or fixture constructed so as to enable a person to secure bicycles by locking the frame and one wheel of each bicycle therein. Inverted U-frame racks that support the bicycle at two or more points above and on either side of the bicycle's center of gravity are desired, except that the Commissioner of Development may approve an alternate style of rack or enclosure that provides a comparable level of security and convenience. Racks shall be easily usable with both U-locks and cable locks. Racks shall support the bicycles in a stable upright position so that a bike, if bumped, will not fall or roll down.

[Amended 10-16-2012 by Ord. No. 171-2012]

(3) 

Each bicycle parking space or bicycle locker shall measure as least two feet by six feet.

(4) 

A minimum four-and-one-half-foot (four feet six inches)wide access aisle shall be provided to enable bicyclists to enter and leave the bicycle parking area. In high-traffic areas, the aisle width shall be greater.

(5) 

A minimum of three feet (36 inches) shall be provided between bicycle racks to allow biker access to bicycles, with more width if possible to allow better ease of access. Bicycle racks shall be installed a minimum of two feet (24 inches) from a parallel wall or other obstruction and three feet (36 inches) from a perpendicular wall. If adjacent to a walkway, a minimum distance of six feet shall be maintained from walkway curb to the limit of bicycle parking space. (See Standard for Installation Layouts and Space Requirements on file in Building Bureau.)

(6) 

Bicycle parking facilities shall be located in well-lighted areas and in close proximity to the building's entrance, within 50 feet whenever possible, and clustered in groups not to exceed 16 spaces each. If the parking facility is not highly visible, a sign shall be placed at the building's entrance indicating the location of bicycle parking.

(7) 

Bicycle parking facilities shall be securely anchored to the floor or ground so they cannot be easily removed and shall be of sufficient strength to resist theft and vandalism.

(8) 

The surfacing of such facilities shall be designed and maintained to be mud- and dust-free. The use of rock or gravel areas for bicycle parking is permitted, provided that edging materials, such as landscape timbers, are used so that the bicycle parking area is clearly demarcated and the rock material is contained. In all cases the facility shall be maintained to allow for easy access and use.

(9) 

Bicycle parking facilities shall be sufficiently separated from off-street parking areas to protect parked bicycles from damage by motor vehicles. The separation may be accomplished through grade separation, distance or physical barrier, such as curbs, wheel stops, poles or other similar features.

(10) 

Bicycle parking facilities shall not impede pedestrian or vehicular circulation and should be harmonious with their environment. Bicycle parking facilities shall complement, whenever possible, building design or street furniture.

(11) 

Planning Board review shall also include specifications for interior bicycle storage facilities which are to be located within a building.

(12) 

Whenever possible, bicycle parking facilities shall be compatible with the natural elements.

[Amended 7-19-2011 by Ord. No. 135-2011]

(13) 

Dimensional requirements may be modified by the Planning Board based on site and building conditions.

(14) 

Notwithstanding the foregoing, under circumstances where it is determined by the Commissioner of Development to be futile to require the construction of bicycle parking facilities on site, the Commissioner of Development in conjunction with the Commissioner of Public Works may allow the placement of such required facilities at a specific off-site location.

[Added 7-19-2011 by Ord. No. 135-2011; amended 10-16-2012 by Ord. No. 171-2012]

Added 6-23-2009 by L.L. No. 1-2009