18.110.100 Bicycle parking facilities.
Commercial, industrial facilities and multiple-family dwellings shall provide adequate, safe and conveniently located parking facilities for bicycles. All uses, which are subject to site design review, shall provide bicycle parking, in conformance with the following standards, which are evaluated during site design review:
A. Number of Bicycle Parking Spaces. A minimum of two bicycle parking spaces per use is required for all uses with greater than 10 vehicle parking spaces. The following additional standards apply to specific types of development:
1. Multiple-Family Dwellings. Every residential use of five or more dwelling units provides at least one sheltered bicycle parking space for each dwelling unit. Sheltered bicycle parking spaces may be located within a garage, storage shed, basement, utility room or similar area. In those instances in which the residential complex has no garage or other easily accessible storage unit, the bicycle parking spaces may be sheltered from sun and precipitation under an eave, overhang, independent structure, or similar cover.
2. Parking Lots. All public and commercial parking lots and parking structures provide a minimum of one bicycle parking space for every 10 motor vehicle parking spaces. Sheltered bicycle parking is recommended to encourage bicycle use.
3. Schools. Elementary, middle, and high schools, both private and public, provide one bicycle parking space for every five students and employees. All spaces shall be sheltered under an eave, overhang, independent structure, or similar cover.
4. Colleges and Trade Schools. Provide one bicycle parking space for every 10 motor vehicle spaces plus one space for every dormitory unit. Fifty percent of the bicycle parking spaces shall be sheltered under an eave, overhang, independent structure, or similar cover.
5. Downtown District. Within the CBD, bicycle parking for customers shall be provided along the street at a rate of at least one space per use. Individual uses may provide their own parking, or spaces may be clustered to serve up to six bicycles. Bicycle parking spaces shall be located in front of the stores along the street, either on the sidewalks or in specially constructed or designated areas such as pedestrian curb extensions. Inverted “U” style racks are recommended and creative designs are strongly encouraged. Bicycle parking shall not interfere with pedestrian passage, leaving a clear area of at least 36 inches between bicycles and other existing and potential obstructions. Customer spaces may or may not be sheltered. When provided, sheltered parking (within a building, or under an eave, overhang, or similar structure) shall be provided at a rate of one space per 10 employees, with a minimum of one space per store.
6. Multiple Uses. For buildings with multiple uses (such as a commercial or mixed-use center), bicycle parking standards shall be calculated by using the total number of motor vehicle parking spaces required for the entire development. A minimum of one bicycle parking space for every 10 motor vehicle parking spaces is required unless a bus shelter with an existing bike rack is located adjacent to the proposed site.
B. Exemptions. This section does not apply to single-family dwellings (attached, detached, common wall, or manufactured housing), duplex, triplex or quadplex dwellings, home occupations, agriculture and livestock uses, or other developments with fewer than 10 vehicle parking spaces. Further exemptions may be approved only by the planning commission.
C. Location and Design. Bicycle parking shall be conveniently located with respect to both the street right-of-way and at least one building entrance (e.g., no farther away than the closest parking space). It should be incorporated whenever possible into building design and coordinated with the design of street furniture when it is provided, unless demonstrated otherwise by the applicant. Street furniture includes benches, streetlights, planters, and other pedestrian amenities. Creative designs are strongly encouraged.
D. Visibility and Security. Bicycle parking shall be visible to cyclists from street sidewalks or building entrances, so that it provides sufficient security from theft and damage.
E. Options for Storage. Bicycle parking requirements for long-term and employee parking can be met by providing a bicycle storage room, bicycle lockers, racks, or other secure storage space inside or outside of the building.
F. Lighting. Bicycle parking shall be as well lit as vehicle parking for security, unless otherwise well lit by an existing streetlight in the public right-of-way.
G. Reserved Areas. Areas set aside for bicycle parking shall be clearly marked and reserved for bicycle parking only.
H. Hazards. Bicycle parking shall not impede or create a hazard to pedestrians. Parking areas shall be located so as to not conflict with vision clearance standards in TMC 18.105.055. [Ord. 966 § 2 (Exh. B), 2021; Ord. 817 § 8-3J.560, 2006.]