A.

Bicycles.

1.

Bicycle plan. A coordinated system of bikeways is planned for the City of Buena Vista, including the Seminary Hill Overlay District. Bike routes shall link important destinations throughout the city, such as core commercial areas, employment centers, parks, open spaces, schools, and other community facilities. Additionally, this plan shall be designed to link the city bicycle network with the development of a regional bicycle plan. Individual development projects shall make provision for constructing portions of the approved plan that lie within the project, as well as providing appropriate links to the network when it abuts the project.

2.

Bicycle lane. A designated division of a roadway for the preferential or sole use of bicyclists designated through the use of pavement markings, striping and special signing. For bicyclists to feel comfortable, a bicycle lane should be at least five feet wide for a rural type roadway and at least four feet wide for a roadway with curb and gutter. A bicycle lane should be clearly marked with a four-inch to eight-inch wide stripe delineating the lane and appropriate signage. Individual development projects shall provide bicycle lanes as appropriate to accommodate this portion of the traveling public.

3.

Separate bicycle path. A bikeway physically separated from motorized vehicles by an open space barrier, which is open to all forms of nonmotorized traffic. These facilities can be constructed adjacent to a street or highway with adequate safeguards that motorized vehicles will not attempt to enter the path. To be successful, bicycle paths should be designed to avoid conflict points with streets and other obstacles through the provision of bridges or underpasses. Careful attention should also be taken regarding overall security when paths are located in less developed areas. If there is enough right-of-way, bicycle paths should be at least ten feet wide, and optimally up to 12 feet in width if a great deal of pedestrian use is expected. Individual development projects shall make provision for constructing portions of a bicycle path shown on the approved plan that lie within the project, as well as providing appropriate links to any bicycle path abutting the project. Bicycle paths should be included among amenities planned for park and open space areas.

4.

Bicycle parking facilities. Bicycle parking facilities must be provided throughout the neighborhood. These facilities should not block pedestrian routes. Bicycle parking facilities include bike racks, checks and lockers. Bike racks shall be provided at shopping, school, and recreational destinations.

B.

Private lighting.

1.

In an effort to make the city as interesting and inviting at night and in the evening as it is in the daytime, property owners and/or developers shall be encouraged to light signs and symbols, architectural details, landscaping, and other portions of building that are of public interest. Other enhancements such as sparkling lights strung in trees, on trellises, and on awnings are encouraged. Ground level walkway lighting in passageways and courtyards that will benefit visitors, as well lighting to illuminate landscaping and special features such as art also are encouraged.

2.

Lighting shall be directed toward walls, landscaping or the ground, and should neither create glare nor be obtrusive to neighboring property. Landscaping, special effects (such as water features and trellises) and lighting treatments shall be subtle and designed to maintain the area's ambiance. When using external illumination, any lighting shall be directed toward the sign or building and shielded so as to illuminate only the sign or building.