§ 26-583. Design standards for bicycle spaces and bicycle racks.

(a)

A bicycle space required by this article shall:

(1)

Be located on the same tract as the building or tract it is being provided for, except when an application for an encroachment permit has been approved by the traffic engineer to locate the bicycle spaces within the public right-of-way adjacent to the tract; and

(2)

Not obstruct access to parking spaces, other bicycle spaces, loading berths, or pedestrian walkways such as sidewalks and ramps.

(b)

Each bicycle space required by this article shall contain a bicycle rack that is:

(1)

Constructed of durable materials that can withstand permanent exposure to the elements and vandalism such as powdered-coated metal or stainless steel;

(2)

Designed to permit the locking of the bicycle frame and the front wheel to the bicycle rack by a standard size 'U lock' containing locking points between one foot and three feet from the ground, and provide a gap for pedal clearance;

(3)

Designed to accommodate the typical range of bicycle sizes;

(4)

Securely anchored to the ground or building;

(5)

Spaced with sufficient clearance from other bicycle racks to allow access to the bicycle spaces; and

(6)

Properly maintained by the applicant or responsible party.

(c)

The director shall develop and maintain a list of bicycle rack styles that meet and do not meet the requirements of subsection (b) of this section. The list will be available to the public on the department website. A bicycle rack style that is not identified on the list but meets the requirements of subsection (b) of this section as determined by the director shall not be prohibited from being used by the applicant to satisfy the requirements of this article.

(Ord. No. 2013-208, § 2(Exh. A), 3-6-2013; Ord. No. 2017-151 , § 15, 3-1-2017)