§ 18.38.050 — Bicycle Parking Requirements

A. Purpose. This Section establishes standards for bicycle parking, including Class I and Class II parking types. The purpose of the standards is to provide for adequate bicycle parking, creating a bicycle-friendly and multi-modal transportation network. B. Applicability. The regulations contained in this Section shall apply to the construction, change, or expansion of a use or structure of more than 10 percent and shall require that adequate bicycle parking areas are permanently provided and maintained for the benefit of residents, employees, customers, and visitors, within or outside of a structure. C. Definitions. Class I Bicycle Parking. Class I bicycle parking includes bicycle lockers, rooms with key access for regular bicycle commuters, valet or check in parking, and guarded parking areas. Class II Bicycle Parking. Class II bicycle parking includes bicycle racks (i.e., inverted U-rack, ribbon rack, wave rack) suitable for easy access of bicycles not within an enclosed structure, pod, or unit. D. Class I Bicycle Storage Locker Design and Location Requirements. Figure 3-10 (Class I Bicycle Parking) provides standards for the design and placement of Class I bicycle storage lockers. Figure 3-10 Class I Bicycle Parking E. Class II Bicycle Rack Design and Location Requirements. Figure 3-11 (Class II Bicycle Parking) provides standards for the design and placement of Class II bicycle racks. Figure 3-11 Class II Bicycle Parking Required Bicycle Parking. Table 3-4 (Required Bicycle Parking) establishes the minimum number of bicycle parking spaces required for each land use type, regardless of the zoning in which the use is located. If the ratios set by Table 3-4 would result in one or fewer Class II bicycle spaces, the development shall provide two Class II spaces. If the ratios would result in more than one Class II bicycle space but less than four, the development shall provide four Class II spaces. For commercial and industrial uses, at least 50% of the required bicycle parking spaces must be closer than the closest non-handicapped automobile parking space. Table 3-4 Bicycle Parking Requirements

| | Use | | | For Residents/Employees | | | For Visitors/Customers | | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Residential (such as apartments and condominiums, with a common parking area) | Minimum: 1 per unit In Class 1 bike rooms: 1 electrical outlet per 10 bicycle parking spaces All Class 1 bike rooms are also required to have a bike repair station, with a repair stand, pump, and tools for maintenance. | Minimum: 1 per 20 units | | Schools • Elementary schools • Middle schools • High schools • Colleges - Student residences • Academic buildings and other university facilities | Minimum: 1 per 20 employees Minimum: 1 per 20 employees Minimum: 1 per 20 employees Minimum: 1 per 3 beds + 1 per 20 employees Minimum: 1 per 10 employees + 1 per 10 student seats | Minimum: 1 per 10 students (in secure area) Minimum: 1 per 8 students (in secure area) Minimum: 1 per 6 students (in secure area) Minimum: 4 per building entrance Minimum: 1 per 8 student seats | | Parking Garages not associated with specific land use type(s) | Minimum: 5% of auto parking Goal: Provide 25% of ground- floor auto parking space to secure bicycle parking | Minimum: 5% of Auto Parking |

Table 3-4 Bicycle Parking Requirements

| Use | | Required Long- Term | | Required Short- Term | |---|---|---|---|---| | Spaces | | Retail Sales/Shopping Center/Financial Institutions/Supermarkets | Minimum: 1 per 20 employees | Minimum: 1 per 4,000 sq. ft. | | Office Buildings/Offices | Minimum: 1 per 4,000 sq. ft. | Minimum: 4 per building entrance | | Hotels/Motels/Bed -&- Breakfasts | Minimum: 1 per 20 rooms + 1 per 20 employees | Minimum: 1 per 20 rooms | | Hospitals | Minimum: 1 per 20 employees | Minimum: 1 per 45 beds | | Restaurants | Minimum: 1 per 20 employees | Minimum: 1 per 800 sq. ft. of dining space | | Industrial | Minimum: 1 per 20 employees OR per 10,000 sq. ft. | Minimum: 1 per 5,000 sq. ft. | | Day Care Facilities | Minimum: 1 per 20 employees | Minimum: 1 per 40 children | | Auto-Oriented Services | Minimum: 1 per 20 employees | -- | | Amphitheaters or Event Centers | Minimum: 1 per 20 employees | Minimum: 1 per 500 seats | | Other Uses | Same as most similar use listed | Same as most similar use listed | | Notes. • The minimum number of required long-term bicycle parking spaces is 4, except when the code would require 1 or less, in which case, 2 bicycle spaces must be provided. • Employees = maximum number of employees on duty at any one time. |