Mandatory Bicycle Parking

Baltimore City Code art. 11, div. II, subtit. 14

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Baltimore City Code, Article 11, § 14-1 Definitions.

§ 14-1. Definitions. (a) In general. In this subtitle, the following terms have the meanings indicated. (b) Bicycle. “Bicycle” has the meaning stated in § 11-104 {“Bicycle”} of the State Transportation Article. (c) Bicycle parking space. “Bicycle parking space” means a designated area, whether open or enclosed, that is used for the off-street parking of a bicycle. (d) Employer. “Employer” means any person who employs 10 or more full-time or part-time employees in the City of Baltimore. (e) {Repealed} (Ord. 22-125; Ord. 10-383.)

Baltimore City Code, Article 11, § 14-2 Rules and regulations.

§ 14-2. Rules and regulations. Subject to Title 4 {“Administrative Procedure Act – Regulations”} of the City General Provisions Article, the Director of Transportation may adopt rules and regulations to implement this subtitle. (Text Conformed 02/18/21; Ord. 10-383.)

Baltimore City Code, Article 11, §§ 14-3 to 14-5 {Reserved}

Baltimore City Code, Article 11, § 14-6 Required bicycle parking.

§ 14-6. Required bicycle parking. (a) Scope. Bicycle parking spaces required by this subtitle are in addition to any parking spaces otherwise required by Title 16 {“Off-Street Parking and Loading”} of the Baltimore City Zoning Code. (b) General requirements. Every employer must provide its employees with the number of long-term and short-term parking spaces required by Baltimore City Zoning Code § 16-705 {“Required number of bicycle spaces”“}. (c) Fractional spaces. When the application of this section results in a requirement for a fractional bicycle parking space: (1) any fraction less than ½ may be disregarded; and (2) any fraction of ½ or more counts as 1 bicycle parking space. (Ord. 15-581; Ord. 10-383.)

Baltimore City Code, Article 11, § 14-7 Specifications.

§ 14-7. Specifications. (a) Size and capacity. (1) Each bicycle parking space must be: (i) for an outdoor space, at least 4 feet by 6 feet; and (ii) for an enclosed space, at least 15 square feet of open floor area. (2) Each bicycle parking space must be equipped with a bicycle rack or locker that can accommodate up to 2 bicycles per rack or locker. (b) Additional requirements. Each bicycle parking space must be: (1) provided in a safe and secure location that is accessible to all employees; (2) located on the premises of the employer’s place of business; and (3) clearly labeled as reserved for bicycle parking by employees. (Ord. 10-383.)

Baltimore City Code, Article 11, §§ 14-8 to 14-10 {Reserved}

Baltimore City Code, Article 11, § 14-11 Penalties.

§ 14-11. Penalties. Any employer who violates a provision of this subtitle or of a rule or regulation adopted under this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and, on conviction, is subject to a fine of not more than $500. (Ord. 10-383.)

Source: City of Baltimore Department of Legislative Reference, City of Baltimore Law Library (codes.baltimorecity.gov; Open Law Library bulk XML)URL: https://codes.baltimorecity.gov/us/md/cities/baltimore/code/11/II/14Fetched: 10/25/2026