LOCATION AND DESIGN.

Dallas City Code § 51A-4.334

in effect

SEC. 51A-4.334. LOCATION AND DESIGN. (a) Location. All required bicycle parking spaces must be provided on the lot occupied by the main use within 150 feet of a primary entrance. The director may approve an alternate method of compliance, such as shared bicycle parking in the public right-of-way after considering the characteristics of the use, the site, and the surrounding area. (b) Accessibility. Bicycle parking spaces exterior to a building must be a part of or connected to a pedestrian pathway that connects to a building entrance open to the public. Bicycle parking must be accessible without lifting or carrying the bicycle at any point and without the use of stairs. (c) Signs. Bicycle parking spaces exterior to a building must be clearly visible from a primary building entrance or signs must be posted at the entrances to the automobile parking area that indicate the location of bicycle parking. For bicycle parking interior to a building, signs must be posted at the entrance to the automobile parking area that indicate the location of the bicycle parking. If signs are required to be posted at the entrances to the automobile parking area, the signs must: (1) be prominently displayed; (2) illustrate or describe the location of bicycle parking spaces; (3) be constructed of weather resistant material; (4) be a minimum of 10 inches in width by 15 inches in height; and (5) have clearly legible letters and graphics that contrast with the background material. (d) Size and constitution. Each space must be at least two-and-a-half feet wide by six feet long and must provide the ability to attach to a bicycle rack so that a wheel and frame can both be locked to a rack with a single U-lock and the bicycle is supported at two locations. Spaces designed for large bicycles such as cargo, recumbent, tandem, and trailer-attachments must be at least three feet (36 inches) wide by nine feet (108 inches) long. (e) Short-term bicycle parking standards. (1) Location. Spaces may be placed in the required front, side, or rear yard. (2) Spacing. Bicycle racks must be spaced at least three feet (36 inches) from parallel structures or racks, at least seven feet (84 inches) from other racks placed linearly, and at least two feet (24 inches) from structures located linear to the rack. All racks must be at least two feet (24 inches) from any structure or the curb. (See Figure below.) [image omitted; see the official code] (3) Design of bicycle racks. Bicycle racks must be designed so that the wheel and frame can both be locked to the rack with a single U-lock and so that the bicycle is supported at two locations. “Grid”-style racks and “Wave”-style racks are not permitted. (See Figure below.) A single U-lock securing both a wheel and the bicycle frame. [image omitted; see the official code] “Grid”-style and “Wave”-style racks are not permitted. [image omitted; see the official code] [image omitted; see the official code] Examples of permitted racks. [image omitted; see the official code] (f) Long-term bicycle parking standards. (1) Location. Spaces must be in a secure and weather-protected enclosure such as a room in the primary building, a covered and locked space within a parking facility, or bike lockers. Parking located exterior to the main building must be within a 250-foot walked path of a primary entrance. (2) Security. Permitted security types include key, smart card, fob, and code access. The parking area must be accessible to designated users at all times. (3) Lighting. Outdoor long- term bicycle parking must be lighted according to Section 51A-4.301 (e)(2)(A) and (C). (4) Parking spaces and apparatus. Parking areas must include at least one space designed for large bicycles as defined in subsection (b). At least 50 percent of provided spaces must be at ground level or accessible without lifting the bicycle. Use of parking spaces or apparatus must not be hindered by the use or placement of any other apparatus or by the design of doors or walls. (5) Electrical connection. Electrical outlets for electric bicycle charging must be provided. (Ord. Nos. 29128; 33112 )

Source: City of Dallas, Dallas City Code and City Charter (American Legal Publishing, codelibrary.amlegal.com)URL: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/dallas/latest/dallas_tx/0-0-0-82679Fetched: 10/26/2026