BICYCLE PARKING

Orlando City Code ch. 61, pt. 3, pt. 3D

in effect

Orlando City Code § 61.330 Purpose of Bicycle Parking Requirements.

Sec. 61.330. - Purpose of Bicycle Parking Requirements. The bicycle parking requirements of this Part are intended to encourage the use of bicycles as a means of transportation in the City of Orlando, by ensuring that adequate bicycle parking facilities are provided at travel destinations. By encouraging the use of bicycles, the public health, safety and welfare will be furthered through improved air quality, reduced energy consumption and more efficient use of vehicular parking facilities. (Ord. No. 2010-33, § 1, 8-30-2010, Doc. #1008301102)

Orlando City Code § 61.331 When Bicycle Parking Requirements Apply.

Sec. 61.331. - When Bicycle Parking Requirements Apply. The bicycle parking requirements of this Part shall apply to all new development, substantial improvements and substantial enlargements. Whenever the use at an existing building or structure is changed to another use, so that the amount of existing bicycle parking on-site is less than required by this Part, additional spaces shall be provided in the amount required by this Part, unless a Modification of Standards or Zoning Variance is approved. (Ord. No. 2010-33, § 1, 8-30-2010, Doc. #1008301102)

Orlando City Code § 61.332 General Requirements.

Sec. 61.332. - General Requirements. (a) Bicycle parking shall be provided in accordance with the standards of this Part, and shall be made available prior to the issuance of any Certificate of Occupancy/Completion for the use being served. Bicycle parking may consist of short-term bicycle parking, long-term bicycle parking, or any combination thereof. (b) Short-term bicycle parking may include outdoor bicycle parking spaces and bicycle racks not protected from the weather. Parking facilities that comply with the standards for long-term bicycle parking may also be used to meet the short-term bicycle parking requirements. (c) Long-term bicycle parking may consist of bicycle lockers, bicycle racks in covered loading dock areas or parking garages, and bicycle parking spaces that are indoors or otherwise protected from the weather. Areas provided inside of multi-story office buildings for employees and visitors may count as long-term bicycle parking with an approved bicycle plan. (d) Covered bicycle parking is encouraged wherever the design of the building or use being served by the bicycle parking facility includes a covered area that could accommodate such facilities either as proposed or through economical redesign. (e) Bicycle parking located within a parking garage must be located within 50 feet of a pedestrian access point which includes an elevator, stairwell, or first floor sidewalk connection. If the bicycle parking is located within an enclosed room within the parking structure, the distance requirement to an elevator, stairwell, or pedestrian entrance is no more than 200 feet. (Ord. No. 2010-33, § 1, 8-30-2010, Doc. #1008301102; Ord. No. 2019-10, § 4, 3-25-2019, Doc. #1903251201)

Orlando City Code § 61.333 Number of Spaces Required.

Sec. 61.333. - Number of Spaces Required. The minimum number of bicycle parking spaces required is shown in Figure 28. When the calculation of the number of required bicycle parking spaces results in a fractional number of spaces, any fraction up to and including 0.5 shall be disregarded and any fraction over 0.5 shall require one bicycle parking space. For any use not listed in Figure 28, bicycle parking spaces may be substituted for vehicle parking spaces at a rate of 8 bicycle parking spaces per vehicle parking space. The maximum substitution shall be 5% of the vehicle parking spaces required under this Part or 10 spaces, whichever is greater. FIGURE 28. MINIMUM NUMBER OF BICYCLE PARKING SPACES REQUIRED The following uses shall be required to provide bicycle parking spaces in the amounts listed: Land Use | Long-Term | Short-Term Retailing, Eating & Drinking | 1:25,000 sf GFA | 4 spaces plus 1:7,500 sf GFA Heath, Fitness, or Sports Club | 1:25,000 sf GFA | 4 spaces plus 1:10,000 sf GFA Office 1 | 1:25,000 sf GFA | 4 spaces plus 1:15,000 sf GFA Hotels/Motels | 1:80 Rooms | 1:30 Rooms Warehouse, Manufacturing & Processing | 1:30,000 sf GFA | 4 spaces plus 1:50,000 sf GFA Self-Storage Facilities | 1 space | 4 spaces Schools - High | 1:10 classrooms | 3:1 classroom Schools - Elementary & Middle | 1:10 classrooms | 3:1 classroom Schools -College, University, Adult | 1:5 classrooms | 1:5 classrooms Hospitals | 1:50,000 sf GFA | 8 spaces plus 1:50,000 sf GFA Medical Office, Laboratory, or Clinic (Including Veterinarian) | 1 per 5 employees | 1 per 5 employees Libraries, Museums, Theaters, Bowling Alleys, Skating Rinks, Community Center | 1:25,000 sf GFA | 8 spaces plus 1:5,000 sf GFA Multi-family Dwellings (3 Stories or Less) | 1:10 units | 1:5 units Multi-family Dwellings (4 Stories or More) | 1:10 units | 1:10 units Religious Institution | NONE | 4 spaces plus 1:10,000 sf GFA Notes: 1. A reduction in the minimum number of required bicycle parking spaces may be approved for any office use that institutes and maintains a bicycle parking plan, approved by the City. Such a reduction shall not exceed 40% of the required number of spaces, and may be terminated immediately upon failure of the owner, operator, tenant, or others responsible for such programs to maintain such programs in an ongoing and acceptable manner. sf = square feet GFA = gross floor area (Ord. No. 2010-33, § 1, 8-30-2010, Doc. #1008301102; Ord. No. 2019-10, § 4, 3-25-2019, Doc. #1903251201)

Orlando City Code § 61.334 Location.

Sec. 61.334. - Location. (a) Short-term spaces shall be located within 50 feet of the main entrance to the building as measured along the most direct pedestrian access route. For a building with more than one entrance, the bicycle parking must be distributed along all facades with a main entrance, and located within 50 feet of at least one main entrance, as measured along the most direct pedestrian access route. (b) Long-term bicycle parking must be located on the same building site as the use being served. All long term bicycle parking spaces must be located within 200 feet of the principal entrance to the building. (c) Bicycle parking facilities may be located in the rear 50% of any required front yard setback, but shall not be located in any vehicle parking space required under this Part, except where a vehicle parking space is specifically converted to bicycle parking spaces under the provisions of Section 61.333. (Ord. No. 2010-33, § 1, 8-30-2010, Doc. #1008301102; Ord. No. 2019-10, § 4, 3-25-2019, Doc. #1903251201)

Orlando City Code § 61.335 Design.

Sec. 61.335. - Design. (a) Bicycle Parking Space Design. All bicycle parking spaces shall comply with the following standards: (1) Minimum aisle width: 60 inches, to allow for access and maneuvering. (2) Accessibility: Accessible to users without climbing or descending stairs. (3) Safety: Separated from vehicle parking spaces by physical barriers, such as curbs, wheel stops, bollards or other similar features, to protect bicycles from damage. (4) Site Coordination: Consistent with the design, color and character of the buildings, street furniture and other features on the building site, but clearly discernible as bicycle parking. (5) Type: Enable users to lock the frame and both wheels. (6) Construction: Anchored, so that they cannot be easily removed. (7) Distance: Bicycle racks not be placed closer than thirty (30) inches from each other and not closer than thirty-six (36) inches from walls or any other obstructions. (8) Style: The inverted "U" style bicycle rack that can hold two bicycles is the preferred type of rack (also known as a "staple", "hoop", or "U" rack). Bicycle racks that are prohibited in the City of Orlando are the wave, comb, schoolyard, coat hanger, wheel well, and bollard style as defined in the Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals', Essentials of Bike Parking, Rev. 1, 2015. (b) Standard Bicycle Rack Design. All standard bicycle racks shall comply with the following standards: (1) Maximum rack height: 36 inches. (2) Minimum depth for each row of parked bicycles: 72 inches. (3) Minimum tube diameter: 1.9 inches. (4) Minimum separation between horizontal rows: 30 inches on center to allow enough room for 2 bicycles to be secured to each rack element. (5) Capacity: Designed to accommodate 2 bicycle parking spaces per rack. (6) Finish: Powder coated, or other weather-proof surface, as approved by the Transportation Official. (7) Function: Supports a bicycle frame at 2 points above the wheel hubs. (8) Simplicity: Easy to understand and operate, with no moving parts. (9) Operation: Usable without lifting the bicycle onto the device. (Applies to Short-Term racks only). [image omitted; see the official code] (c) Alternative Bicycle Rack Design. Alternative bicycle parking rack designs may be approved, in compliance with the following standards: (1) Size: Accepts multiple bicycle frame sizes and styles. (2) Compatibility: Accommodates the use of cable and U-type locks. (3) Function: Supports a bicycle frame at 2 points above the wheel hubs. (4) Purpose: Allows the frame and at least 1 wheel of the bicycle to be locked to the rack. (5) Scale: Visible to pedestrians and the visually impaired, but consistent with the scale of the bicycle locked to the device. (6) Durability: Maintenance-free or fabricated from materials that weather in an aesthetically pleasing manner. (7) Simplicity: Easy to understand and operate, with no moving parts. (8) Operation: Usable without lifting the bicycle onto the device. [image omitted; see the official code] (d) Bicycle Lockers Design. Bicycle lockers shall comply with the following minimum standards: (1) Height: 49 inches. (2) Width: 30 inches. (3) Length: 74 inches. (4) Capacity: Accommodates 1 bicycle per locker. (5) Durability: Maintenance-free or fabricated from materials that weather in an aesthetically pleasing manner. (Ord. No. 2010-33, § 1, 8-30-2010, Doc. #1008301102; Ord. No. 2019-10, § 4, 3-25-2019, Doc. #1903251201)

Source: City of Orlando, Florida, City Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/fl/orlando/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TITIICICO_CH61RODEACMA_PT3PALO_3DBIPAFetched: 11/1/2026