a.   New development. Equal to five (5) percent of the off-street motor vehicle parking requirements with a minimum of two (2) bicycle parking spaces.

      b.   Additions or Enlargements of a Building or Structure. Equal to five (5) percent of the off-street motor vehicle parking requirements for the building expansion or structure expansion with a minimum of two (2) bicycle parking spaces. The minimum of two (2) bicycle parking spaces may be waived by the Zoning Administrator if at least two (2) bicycle parking spaces, conforming to the requirements of this section, are provided on the zoning lot.

      c.   Restoration or Remodeling of a Building or Structure. Restoration or remodeling of a building or structure that exceeds fifty (50) percent of the value of the building or structure prior to the restoration or remodeling, shall provide bicycle parking equal to five (5) percent of the off-street motor vehicle parking requirements with a minimum of two (2) bicycle parking spaces.

      d.   Expansion of Off-Street Motor Vehicle Parking. Equal to five (5) percent of the new off-street motor vehicle parking spaces with a minimum of two (2) bicycle parking spaces. The minimum of two (2) bicycle parking spaces may be waived by the Zoning Administrator if at least two (2) bicycle parking spaces, conforming to the requirements of this section, are provided on the zoning lot.

      a.   The following residential uses are exempt from providing bicycle parking:

         (1)   Single-family detached.

         (2)   Single-family attached.

         (3)   Semi-detached.

         (4)   Two-family dwelling units.

      b.   Zoning lots requiring less than ten (10) off-street motor vehicle parking spaces are recommended, but shall not be required, to provide bicycle parking.

      For uses required to provide ten (10) or more off-street motor vehicle parking spaces, the number of required off-street motor vehicle parking spaces may be reduced by one (1) parking space for every two (2) bicycle parking spaces provided as required by this ordinance.

      In no instance shall the number of provided bicycle parking spaces used for a reduction in the required number of off-street motor vehicle parking spaces be greater than that required under Section 12.09(1), Required Number of Spaces.

      Bicycle parking shall be located such that it is highly visible, with adequate lighting, from the street and/or building entrance(s) from where bicyclists approach.

      For residential, office, and industrial uses, if bicycle parking is intended for the sole use of the employees or residents of the property, the bicycle parking may be located inside of a building or near an employee entrance.

      Bicycle parking shall be located in designated areas which minimize pedestrian and vehicle conflicts.

      If bicycle parking is located within a vehicle parking area, the bicycle parking should be clearly designated and located as close to a building entrance as possible.

      Bicycle parking provided adjacent to a pedestrian walkway shall allow sufficient passage (6 feet minimum) for pedestrians.

      For non-residential uses in the R-1, R-2, R-3, B-1, B-2, B-3, B-6, M, OR, and ROC districts, bicycle parking may encroach into the required yard setbacks, but shall not be closer than five feet to the property line.

      For non-residential uses in the B-4 and B-5 districts, bicycle parking may encroach into the required yard setbacks and/or be permitted in the right-of-way subject to approval of the Zoning Administrator.

      Bicycle parking shall be located on a hard surface area.

      Recommended design dimensions for bicycle parking areas are included in the below figure. The dimensions and layout of the bicycle parking area shall be subject to the approval of the Zoning Administrator as part of the building permit and/or site plan review process.

   Recommended Minimum Bicycle Parking Area Dimensions

   Bicycle parking rack types shall be designed so as to accommodate standard bicycle models and lock types and shall be subject to the approval of the Zoning Administrator as part of the building permit and/or site plan review process. Examples of recommended and non-recommended bicycle parking rack types are provided in the below figures.

   Alternate bicycle parking accommodations may be considered during the building permit and/or site plan review process, but shall be subject to the approval of the Zoning Administrator.

(Ord. 963-97, passed 4-8-97)