HomeMy WebLinkAboutBike ParkingC ity of College Station: Bike Rack Survey
The purpose of this survey is to identify land uses (i.e. restaurants, grocery stores, etc.) within the
community that people bicycle to most often. This will help us evaluate the community's needs
and demand for bike racks.
1. How often do you bike or have you biked to the
following locations~ (Go t6 02, if you don't own a
bicycle)
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Daily Weekly Monthly Year Never
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2. If there was a safe and comfortable route, would the
addition of secure and accessible bicycle racks
encourage you to bike to the following locations?
Very likely Somewhat likely Not likely at all
Grocery Store 0 0 0
Retail Store/Errands 0 0 0
Work 0 0 0
School 0 0 0
Church/Place of 0 0 0 Worship
RestauranUBar 0 0 0
Recreation/Health 0 0 0 Club
Movies/Entertainment 0 0 0
Convenience Store 0 0 0
Car Wash 0 0 0
Vehicular 0 0 0 Repair/Service
Other 0 0 0
Other (please specify)
3. Where bike racks exist, please indicate by destination
if the number of bike racks is sufficient.
Too many Sufficient Not enough
Grocery Store 0 0 0
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Work 0 0 0
School () 0 0
Church/Place of () () 0 Worship
RestauranUBar 0 0 0
Recreation/Health 0 0 0 Club
Movies/Entertainment 0 0 0
Convenience Store 0 0 0
Car Wash () 0 0
Vehicular () () 0 Repa ir/Service
Other (please specify)
4. If you currently bike to work, or are interested in
biking to work, what is your occupation? Choose the
one that most closely applies.
0 Hospitality/Restaurant
0 Retail Sales/Service
0 Office/Professional/Administration
0 Health Care
0 StudenUEducation
0 Automotive Repair/Service
0 Laborer IT radesperson/T echnical
0 Other (please specify)
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5. Please provide any additional comments/concerns
regarding bike racks.
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CASE: CPC-2016-4216-CA
ENV-2011-310-ND
Bicycle Parking Code Amendment
Council District: All
This notice is to inform you of a public hearing for case number CPC-2016-4216-CA, a proposed Zoning
Code amendment to modify the City of Los Angeles' regulations concerning the provision of bicycle parking
in new and enlarged buildings. All interested persons are invited to attend the public hearing, at which you
may listen, speak, and submit written information relating to the proposed amendment.
PLACE: Los Angeles City Hall, Room 1050
200 N Spring St, Los Angeles CA 90012
DATE: Thursday November 17, 2016
TIME: 10:00 a.m. -12:00 noon
Please submit comments by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 10, 2016 to:
Niall Huffman niall.huffman@lacitv.org, (213) 978-3405.
PROPOSED PROJECT: An ordinance amending Sections 12.03, 12.21 and 12.26 of the Los Angeles
Municipal Code (LAMC) to improve and refine the bicycle parking regulations.
PURPOSE: The purpose of the hearing is to obtain testimony from affected and/or interested persons
regarding this project. The hearing will be conducted by a Hearing Officer who will consider all the testimony
presented at that time and any written communication received prior to or at the hearing from affected
and/or interested persons regarding this proposed code amendment, as well as the merits of the draft
ordinance as it relates to existing land use regulations. After the hearing. Department staff will finalize a
report including a recommendation that will be considered by the City Planning Commission at a later date.
EXHAUSTION OF ADMINISTRATIVE REMEDIES: If you challenge a City action
in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised
at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence on these
matters delivered to the Department before the action on this matter. Any written
correspondence delivered to the Department before the action on this matter will
become a part of the administrative record. Note: This may not be the last hearing
on this matter.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATION: Written communications should cite the Case
Number indicated at the top of this notice and may be mailed to the attention of the
staff contact identified above at the Los Angeles Department of City Planning,
Code Studies Division, City Hall -Room 701, 200 North Spring Street, Los Angeles
CA 90012.
REVIEW OF THE FILE: The complete file including application and an
environmental assessment is available for public review at the Department of City
Planning, City Hall -Room 701 , 200 North Spring Street, Los Angeles CA 90012
between the hours of 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Please call
the staff contact indicated at the top of this notice several days in advance to
assure its availability. Case files will not be available for inspection on the day of
the hearing.
ACCOMMODATIONS: As a covered entity under Title II of the Americans with
Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of
disability. The hearing facility and its parking are wheelchair accessible. Sign
language interpreters, assistive listening devices, or other auxiliary aids and/or
services may be provided upon request. Como entidad cubierta bajo el Titulo II de/
Acto de los Americanos con Desabilidades, la Ciudad de Los Angeles no
discrimina. La facilidad donde la junta se llevara a cabo y su estacionamiento son
accesibles para sillas de ruedas. Traductores de Lengua de Muestra, dispositivos
de oido, u otras ayudas auxiliaries se pueden hacer disponibles si usted las pide
en avance.
Other services, such as translation between English and other languages, may
also be provided upon request. Otros servicios, como traducci6n de Ingles a otros
idiomas, tambien pueden hacerse disponibles si usted los pide en avance.
To ensure availability or services, please make your request no later than three
working days (72 hours) prior to the hearing by calling the staff person referenced
in this notice. Para asegurar la disponibilidad de estos servicios, por favor haga su
petici6n al minimo de Ires dias (72 horas) antes de la reuni6n, l/amando a la
persona de/ personal mencionada en este aviso.
What is the purpose of the Bicycle Parking Code Amendment?
The purpose of the Bicycle Parking Code Amendment is to update and refine the City's
requirements and standards for bicycle parking in new and enlarged buildings.
Why is the Bicycle Parking Code Amendment needed?
The City added bicycle parking requirements to the Zoning Code in 2013. While the 2013
ordinance has provided needed regulation for new development projects, a number of
projects required relief from certain provisions. Common issues include the difficulty of
meeting the location criteria for short-and long-term bicycle parking , as well as the
provision of bicycle parking in certain types of senior housing in which demand for bicycle
parking is lower.
Additionally, clarification is required for the definition of a bus station for the purpose of
allowing greater auto parking replacement near transit, as well as how bicycle share
docks and bicycle valet services (which were not contemplated in the 2013 ordinance)
might be counted toward bicycle parking requirements. The rules concerning bicycle
parking where multiple uses exist on the same lot also require reevaluation.
Accordingly, the Department of City Planning has initiated an amendment to the Zoning
Code regulations concerning bicycle parking .
What are the key elements of the Bicycle Parking Code Amendment?
Bicycle parking requirement changes:
• Establishes lower bicycle parking ratios for various types of senior housing.
• Allows required bicycle parking to be based on only a main use, where an
accessory use comprises no more than 10 percent of a building or site,.
• Defines "bus station" for the purpose of establishing proximity to transit for
calculating automobile parking replacement.
• States that residential projects need only contain the required number of restricted
affordable units for a density bonus to qualify for 30% auto parking replacement,
without applying for a density bonus incentive(s).
• Discontinues the separate residential and commercial bicycle parking ratios for
hotels, motels, and apartment hotels. Requires one long-term and one short-term
bicycle parking space for every ten guest rooms.
• Establishes rules for counting bicycle share docks toward required bicycle parking,
as follows :
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o Provides definitions for "Bicycle Share Dock," "Bicycle Share Service
Provider," and "Bicycle Share Station ."
o Allows bicycle share docks located on private property to count toward
short-term bicycle parking requirements.
o Allows up to 4 bicycle share docks to be counted toward short-term bicycle
parking requirements if they are located within 500 feet of the subject
property.
o Allows bicycle share docks to count toward auto parking replacement
consistent with current limitations.
• Establishes lower automobile parking requirements for affordable housing, senior
housing (including elder care), and special needs housing near transit consistent
with State law, and states that the replacement of automobile parking with bicycle
parking may not result in fewer automobile spaces than allowed by State law.
Bicycle parking location changes :
• Revises location criteria for long-term bicycle parking to allow greater flexibility,
establishing three options, in order of preference:
1. Ground level with convenient access to the street and building lobby.
2. In automobile parking area, either on pedestrian entry level or with
elevator/ramp access.
3. One level above or below ground level with elevator/ramp access.
• Revises location criteria for short-term bicycle parking to allow greater flexibility,
as follows:
o Allows short-term bicycle parking in new-construction buildings to be
located in interior spaces or in parking garages where exterior space is
inadequate.
o Removes the requirement for bicycle parking to be at least as close as the
closest off-street auto parking space.
o Allows bicycle parking up to 100 feet from the main entrance (instead of 50).
o Allows bicycle parking to be distributed "in approximately equal proportions"
among multiple entrances.
• Prohibits unreasonable rules that interfere with access to bicycle parking , including
bans on bicycles in elevators that provide access to bicycle parking , bans on
walking of bicycles in pedestrian areas that provide access to bicycle parking, and
hours of operation shorter than those of the building or the automobile parking.
• Provides a definition for "attended bicycle parking facility;" i.e., bicycle valet, and
states that only the pick-up/drop-off location must comply with location criteria.
Bicycle parking design changes:
• Modifies minimum rack dimensions to accommodate more space-efficient
configurations, such as vertically staggered racks and two-tier racks .
• Allows applicants to seek a Director's Decision to approve design alternatives.
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Would the proposed changes apply to projects currently in the process of
obtaining permits?
The Code amendment will apply to projects submitted to the Department of Building and
Safety for plan check after the effective date of the ordinance. Therefore, any projects
submitted (including a complete set of plans and a plan check fee) or processed before
the effective date will not be affected by this proposed Code amendment.
What are the next steps? How can I get more information or share my input?
On November 17, 2016 at 10:00 a.m., in Room 1050 of Los Angeles City Hall, the
Department of City Planning will hold a public hearing to gather input on the proposed
Code amendment. The Department will consider all input received and prepare a staff
recommendation report for the consideration of the City Planning Commission .
The proposed Code amendment is tentatively scheduled to be considered by the
Commission at its regular meeting on January 12, 2017. Following Commission approval,
any Code amendment must be adopted by the City Council in order to become enacted .
Interested parties may share their comments on the proposed Code amendment at the
November 17 public hearing, as well as in writing and by email. Written comments may
be submitted to Niall Huffman, niall.huffman@lacity.org, 200 N Spring St Room 701 , Los
Angeles, CA 90012. Please reference Case No. CPC-2016-4216-CA in your
correspondence.
In order to be considered in the Department's staff recommendation report to the
Commission , written comments should be submitted no later than December 10, 2016 at
5:00 p.m. Comments submitted after this date should be addressed directly to the City
Planning Commission at CPC@lacity.org.
For questions, or to join our interested parties list for future updates on the proposed Code
amendment, please contact Niall Huffman, niall.huffman@lacity.org. (213) 978-3405.
ORDINANCE NO.-------
An ordinance amending Sections 12.03, 12.21 and 12.26 of the Los Angeles
Municipal Code (LAMC) to improve and refine the bicycle parking regulations .
THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Section 12 .03 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code is amended to add the
following terms in proper alphabetical order:
ATTENDED BICYCLE PARKING FACILITY. A location in which a bicycle is
delivered to and stored with an attendant(s) with provision for identifying the bicycle's
owner. Once stored. a bicycle left at such facility shall be accessible only to the
attendant(s).
BICYCLE SHARE DOCK. A device designed to receive a bicycle for locked storage
as part of a system that directly rents bicycles on a short-term basis.
BICYCLE SHARE SERVICE PROVIDER. An entity operating a system that directly
provides bicycles for rent on a short-term basis.
BICYCLE SHARE STATION. A combination of multiple bicycle share docks.
automated payment equipment. and related equipment associated with bicycle share.
BUS STATION. A bus stop that serves more than one bus route. provides one or
more off-road bus bays, and provides one or more passenger services or amenities. such
as ticketing. restrooms. waiting area. or food concession: or a bus stop located along an
exclusive right-of-way closed to private motor vehicles or along High Occupancy Vehicle
or High Occupancy Toll lanes along a limited-access highway.
Section 2. Subdivision 4 of Subsection A of Section 12.21 of the Los Angeles
Municipal Code is amended to read:
4. Off-Street Automobile Parking Requirements. (Amended by Ord. No.
182,386, Eff. 3/13/13.) A garage or an off-street automobile parking area shall be
provided in connection with and at the time of the erection of each of the buildings or
structures hereinafter specified, or at the time such buildings or structures are altered,
enlarged, converted or increased in capacity by the addition of dwelling units, guest
rooms, beds for institutions, floor area or seating capacity. The parking space capacity
required in said garage or parking area shall be determined by the amount of dwelling
units, guest rooms, beds for institutions, floor area or seats so provided, and said garage
or parking area shall be maintained thereafter in connection with such buildings or
structures.
New or existing automobile parking spaces required by the Code for all uses may
be replaced by bicycle parking at a ratio of one standard or compact automobile parking
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space for every four required or non-required bicycle parking spaces provided, so long as
the number of compact stalls remains in compliance with Section 12.21.A.5(c) of this
Code. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no more than 20 percent of the required automobile
parking spaces for nonresidential uses shall be replaced at a site. Automobile parking
spaces for nonresidential projects or buildings located within 1,500 feet of a portal of a
fixed rail transit station, bus station, or other similar transit facility, as defined by
Section 12.24.Y., may replace up to 30 percent of the required automobile parking spaces
with bicycle parking . For buildings with less than 20 required automobile parking spaces,
automobile parking spaces may be replaced subject to the limits described in this
Subdivision. not to exceed a total of 4 parking spaces replaced. up to 4 parking spaces
may be replaced.
Residential buildings. including hotels. motels and apartment hotels. may
replace 10 percent of the required automobile parking with bicycle parking . Automobile
parking spaces for residential projects or buildings located within 1,500 feet of a portal of
a fixed rail transit station, bus station, or other similar transit facility, as defined by
Section 12.24.Y., may replace up to 15 percent of the required automobile parking spaces
with bicycle parking. If a residential building has applied for and includes at least the
minimum number of restricted affordable units to receiv~ a density bonus under
Section 12.22.A.25, 30 percent of the required automobile parking may be replaced. In
such cases, the replacement of automobile parking with bicycle parking shall be
implemented in lieu of the parking options in Section 12.22.A.25 (d). In cases in which a
lesser number of automobile parking spaces is permitted under Section 12.21.A.4.(a)(1)
than is otherwise required by this Code. the replacement of automobile parking with
bicycle parking shall not result in the provision of fewer automobile parking spaces than
the number specified by Section 12.21.A.4.(a)(1).
For the purposes of this Subdivision. the 1.500-foot distance shall be measured
horizontally along the streets between the subject property and the transit facility, except
that where the transit facility is located adjacent to an alley. public walk or private
easement which is easily usable for pedestrian travel between the transit facility and the
subject property, the 1.500-foot distance may be measured along said alley. walk or
easement.
Bicycle parking installed pursuant to this Section may be installed in existing
automobile parking spaces and shall not be considered to violate the maintenance of
existing parking as defined by Section 12.21 .A.4.(m). The ratio of short-to long-term
bicycle parking provided for pursuant to this Section shall be provided in accordance with
the requirements set forth for each use as defined by Section 12.21.A.16.(a). If additional
bicycle parking is provided beyond what is required by Section12.21.A.16., including
cases where no bicycle parking is required. the ratio of short-term to long-term bicycle
parking provided may be determined by the business or property owner.
Section 3. Paragraph (a) of Subdivision 4 of Subsection A of Section 12.21 of the
Los Angeles Municipal Code is amended to read :
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(a) For Dwelling Units. In all zones, there shall be at least two
automobile parking spaces on the same lot with each one-family dwelling
thereon , and in any RW Zone there shall be at least two automobile parking
spaces per dwelling unit which shall be upon the same lot with the dwelling
unit. However, for small lot subdivisions approved pursuant to Article 7 of
this Chapter in conformity with the provisions of Section 12.22 C.27. of this
Code, the required parking spaces shall not be required to be located on
the same lot with each dwelling unit, but shall be provided within the
boundaries of the parcel or tract map. The ratio of parking spaces required
for all other dwelling units shall be at least one parking space for each
dwelling unit of less than three habitable rooms , one and one-half parking
spaces for each dwelling unit of three habitable rooms , and two parking
spaces for each dwelling unit of more than three habitable rooms. Where
the lot is located in an RA, RE, RS, R1, RU , RZ, RMP, or RW Zone , the
required parking spaces shall be provided within a private garage. Where
the lot is located in an R2 Zone, at least one of the required parking spaces
per dwelling unit shall be provided within a private garage. Any door or
doors installed at the automobile entry to a garage serving a one or two-
family dwelling where one or more required parking spaces is located shall
be of conventional design constructed so as to permit the simultaneous
entry of automobiles into each required parking space without damaging the
door or door frame and constructed so as to permit the flow of air through
the automobile entry when the door is in the fully closed position.
The above area requirements shall not apply to mobilehomes parks
or mobilehomes located with in mobilehome parks. Mobilehome parks are
subject to the requirements of Title 25 of the California Administrative Code .
(1) Alternative Parking Ratios. Notwithstanding the above.
the following alternative parking ratios for rental dwelling units shall
apply, subject to the criteria described below and at the applicant's
request:
(i) For rental projects located within one-half mile of a
major transit stop to which the project has unobstructed
access. and in which one hundred percent of all units.
exclusive of a manager's unit or units. are occupied by low-
income or very low-income households. one space for every
two units.
(ii) For rental projects having either paratransit service
or unobstructed access. within one-half mile. to fixed bus
route service that operates at least eight times per day. in
which one hundred percent of all units. exclusive of a
manager's unit or units. are occupied by low-income or very
low-income households where the primary householder is a
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person 62 years of age or older and which are in compliance
with Sections 51 .2 and 51 .3 of the California Civil Code. one
space for every two units.
(iii) For rental projects having either paratransit service
or unobstructed access. within one-half mile. to fixed bus
route service that operates at least eight times per day, in
which one hundred percent of all units. exclusive of a
manager's unit or units. are occupied by low-income or very
low-income special needs households. as defined in Section
51312 of the California Health and Safety Code. three-tenths
of one space per unit.
(iv) For rental projects located within one-half mile of a
major transit stop to which the project has unobstructed
access. and that include at least the minimum number of
restricted affordable units to qualify for a density bonus under
Section 12.22.A.5 .. one space for every two bedrooms.
(v) If the total number of parking spaces required for a
project is other than a whole number. the number shall be
rounded up to the next whole number.
(vi) For the purposes of this subparagraph. a project
may provide on-site parking through tandem parking or
uncovered parking, but not through on-street parking.
(vii) For the purposes of this subparagraph. a "major
transit stop" is defined as a site containing an existing rail
transit station. a ferry terminal served by either a bus or rail
transit service. or the intersection of two or more major bus
routes with a frequency of service interval of 15 minutes or
less during the morning and afternoon peak commute periods.
A development shall be deemed to have unobstructed access
to a major transit stop if a resident is able to access the major
transit stop without encountering natural or constructed
impediments.
Section 4. Subdivision 16 of Subsection A of Section 12.21 of the Los Angeles
Municipal Code is amended to read:
16. Bicycle Parking and Shower Facilities. (Amended by Ord. No. 182,386,
Eff. 3/13/13.) Parking spaces for bicycles and facilities for employee showers and lockers
shall be provided for new development and additions that increase the floor area of a
building as follows:
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(a) Land Uses.
(1) Residential.
(i) Dwelling Units. For all residential buildings other than hotels and
motels containing more than three dwelling units or more than fi·1e guest
rooms, long-and short-term bicycle parking shall be provided. Long-term
bicycle parking shall be provided at a rate of one per dwelling unit or guest
feem. In addition, short-term bicycle parking shall be provided at a rate of
one per ten dwelling units or guest rooms. In such cases, a minimum of two
short-term bicycle parking spaces shall be provided.
(i) In instanses where a building may sontain both dwelling units and guest
rooms, the sum of dwelling units and guest rooms shall be used to
determine the amount of long and short term parking. Any sombination
that results in more than five sombined dwelling 1:1nits and g1:1est rooms 'Nill
req1:1ire bisysle parking.
(#~) Developments such as townhouses that include individually
accessed private garages for each unit shall not be required to
provide long-term bicycle parking.
(b) Required long-term bicycle parking for eldercare housing,
whether or not the housing is part of an eldercare facility, shall be 0.5
spaces per dwelling unit for Senior Independent Housing and
Assisted Living Care Housing and 0.2 spaces per guest bed for
Skilled Nursing Care Housing and Alzheimer's/Dementia Care
Housing.
(c) Required short-term bicycle parking for eldercare housing,
whether or not the housing is part of an eldercare facility, shall be
0.25 spaces per dwelling unit for Senior Independent Housing and
Assisted Living Care Housing and 0.1 spaces per guest bed for
Skilled Nursing Care Housing and Alzheimer's/Dementia Care
Housing.
(ii) Hotels, Motels and Apartment Hotels. For all hotels, motels. and
apartment hotels containing more than five guest rooms. long-and short-
term bicycle parking shall be provided. Long-term bicycle parking shall be
provided at a rate of one per ten guest rooms. In addition, short-term bicycle
parking shall be provided at a rate of one per ten guest rooms. A minimum
of two long-term and two short-term bicycle parking spaces shall be
provided.
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(iii) In instances where a building may contain both dwelling units and
guest rooms. the total amount of bicycle parking required for all dwelling
units shall be required in addition to the total amount of bicycle parking
required for all guest rooms. Any combination that results in more than five
combined dwelling units and guest rooms will require bicycle parking.
(2) Commercial, Institutional, and Industrial Uses. For all commercial,
institutional, and industrial uses that require automobile parking under
Subsections 12.21 A.4.(c), (d), (e), and (f), short-and long-term bicycle parking
shall be provided as per Table 12.21 A.16.(a)(2).
(i) For uses listed in Table 12.21 A.16.(a)(2) a minimum of 2 short-term
and 2 long-term bicycle parking spaces shall be provided.
(ii) After the first 100 bicycle parking spaces are provided for uses listed
in Table 12.21 A.16.(a)(2), additional spaces may be provided at the
minimum required by the Los Angeles Green B1:1ilding Code Article
QQ.05.106.4California Green Building Standards Code Section 5.106.4.
Table 12.21 A.16.(a)(2)
Required Bicycle Parking Spaces per Building Floor Area as Defined under
Section 12.03
Land Use Short-term Bicycle Long-term Bicycle
Parking Parking
Commercial Uses
Office 1 per 10,000 sq. ft. 1 per 5,000 sq . ft .
(minimum 2) (minimum 2)
Warehouse 1 per 10,000 sq . ft. 1 per 10,000 sq. ft.
(minimum 2) (minimum 2)
Health Clubs 1 per 2,000 sq. ft. 1 per 2,000 sq . ft.
(minimum 2) (minimum 2)
Restaurants and 1 per 2,000 sq. ft. 1 per 2,000 sq. ft.
Bars, General (minimum 2) (minimum 2)
Restaurant, Small
(floor area less than 2 per restaurant 2 per restaurant
1,000 sq. ft.)
Retail Stores, 1 per 2,000 sq. ft. 1 per 2,000 sq. ft.
General (minimum 2) (minimum 2)
Retail, Furniture 1 per 10,000 sq . ft. 1 per 10,000 sq. ft .
Stores (minimum 2) (minimum 2)
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1 per 500 square feet 1 per 1,000 square
Trade Schools, feet or 1 per 100 fixed
Private Universities, or1 per50fixedsea~ seats whichever is
and Private Colleges whichever is greater greater (minimum 2) (minimum 2)
1 per 20 g1:Jest rooms 1 per 20 g1:Jest rooms Hotels and Hostels (minim1:Jm 2) (minim1:Jm 2)
All other Commercial 1 per 10,000 sq. ft. 1 per 10,000 sq . ft.
Uses (minimum 2) (minimum 2)
Institutional Uses
All Institutional Uses 1 per 10 ,000 sq . ft. 1 per 5,000 sq. ft.
(minimum 2) (minimum 2)
Industrial Uses
All Industrial Uses 1 per 10,000 sq. ft. 1 per 10,000 sq. ft.
(minimum 2) (minimum 2)
Other Uses
1 per 350 square feet 1 per 700 square feet
or 1 per 50 fixed seats or 1 per 100 fixed
Auditoriums seats whichever is whichever is greater greater (minimum 2) (minimum 2)
Private Elementary
Schools, Private 4 per classroom 1 per 10 classrooms
High Schools, and (minimum 2) (minimum 2)
Charter Schools
(3) Combination of Uses. Where there is a combination of uses on a
lot, the number of bicycle parking spaces required shall be the sum of
the requirements of the various uses. except that in cases where a use
is accessory to another use requiring the provision of bicycle parking at
a lower ratio than for the accessory use. the bicycle parking ratio for the
entire project may be calculated at the lower ratio. For the purposes of
this subparagraph (3), a use shall be considered accessory if it does not
exceed 10 percent of the total gross floor area of all buildings on the
same lot. The exceptions provided in Section 12.21 A.4.U) for
automobile parking shall also apply to bicycle parking.
(4) City Owned and Leased Buildings and Parking Lots. In all buildings or
parking lots used by the City of Los Angeles for government purposes,
including government office buildings, both short-term and long-term bicycle
parking shall be provided at a rate of 10 percent of the required parking
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available on the site. However, short-and long-term bicycle parking shall be
no less than five spaces each for the entire site .
Buildings and lots owned by the City of Los Angeles that are leased for private
uses shall meet the bicycle parking required for commercial uses as detailed
in Table 12.21 A.16.(a)(2).
(5) Parks. In Neighborhood Recreation Sites, Community Recreation Sites,
Regional Parks, and School Playgrounds, as defined in Section 1 of the Service
Systems Element -Public Recreation Plan of the City's General Plan , short-
term bicycle parking shall be provided at a rate of 10 percent of the required
automobile parking with a minimum of 5 short-term bicycle parking spaces. In
Neighborhood Recreation Sites, Community Recreation Sites, Regional Parks,
and School Playgrounds where no automobile parking is provided, at least 5
short-term bicycle parking spaces will be provided , except that in park space of
less than 2 acres in which there are no recreational facilities requiring building
permits, no short-term bicycle parking shall be required . Long-term bicycle
parking shall be provided as required in the California Green Building
Standards Code Section 5.106.4Gr:een Building Code Article QQ.05.106.4 .
(6) Unmanned Facilities. No bicycle parking shall be required for unmanned
facilities, such as stand-alone public restrooms in parks or unmanned cellular
antenna facilities.
(b) Fractions. When the application of these regulations results in the
requirement of a fractional bicycle space, any fraction up to and including one-half
may be disregarded, and any fraction over one-half shall be construed as requiring
one bicycle parking space.
(c) Change of Use. Buildings undergoing a change of use shall not be required
to provide bicycle parking. This includes adaptive reuse projects pursuant to
Section 12.22 A.26.
(d) Bicycle Parking Facility Requirements.
(1) Short-Term Bicycle Parking. Short-term bicycle parking shall consist of
bicycle racks that support the bicycle frame at two points. Racks that support
only the wheel of the bicycle are not permissible.
(i) Racks shall allow for the bicycle frame and at least one wheel to be
locked to the racks.
(ii) The bicycle rack shall allow for the use of a cable as well as a U-
shaped lock.
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(iii) If bicycles can be locked to each side of the rack, each side shall be
counted toward a required space.
(iv) Racks shall be securely anchored to a permanent surface.
(v) If more than 20 short-term bicycle parking spaces are provided, at
least 50 percent shall be covered by a roof or overhang.
(2) Long-Term Bicycle Parking. Long-term bicycle parking shall be secured
from the general public and enclosed on all sides and protect bicycles from
inclement weather.
(i) Acceptable examples of long-term bicycle parking include bicycle
lockers, bicycle rooms, bicycle cages, or commercially operated attended
bicycle facilities.
(ii) Except in the case of lockers and commercially operated attended
bicycle parking, all long-term parking shall provide a means of securing
the bicycle frame at two po ints to a securely anchored rack.
(3) Bicycle Share Stations.
ill_ Bicycle share stations shall comply with any and all requirements for
bicycle share stations established by the Department of Transportation.
(ii) Bicycle share stations shall be exempt from the requirements in
Sections 12.21.A.16.(d)(1) and (2).
( e) Design Standards.
(1) Dimensions.
(i) Each bicycle parking space shall be a minimum six feet (72 inches) in
length.
(4-~) Long-term bicycle parking may be mounted so that the bicycle
is stored in a vertical fashion. In SllGh oases, de¥ises that hold the
bicycle llpright by wheel contact shall hold at least 180 degrees of
wheel arc. In such cases. devices that hold the bicycle by the wheel
shall be designed so as to adequately support the bicycle without
damaging the wheels. Bicycle parking installed vertically shall be a
minimum of 4 feet (48 inches) deep and six feet (72 inches) in height.
(b) Long-term or short-term bicycle parking may be mounted so that
bicycles are stored in a stacked. two-tier layout. provided that such
parking is primarily an attended bicycle facility where facility staff
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parks the bicycles. or such racks provide mechanical assistance for
lifting the bicycle.
(c) In all cases where bicycles are stored horizontally. devices that
hold the bicycle upright by wheel contact shall hold at least 180
degrees of wheel arc.
(ii) Short-term bicycle parking spaces shall be a minimum of two feet (24
inches) wide.
(.i~) Individual racks installed side by side to one another that allow
bicycles to be locked to either side of the rack shall be spaced a
minimum of 30 inches on center.
(2-Q.) Racks installed parallel to walls shall be a minimum of 30 inches
from the wall. with the exception that bicycle parking spaces that
provide a tray or channel into which the bicycle wheels may be
inserted may be placed a minimum of 24 inches from the wall.
(c) Bicycle parking spaces arranged in a vertically staggered layout
that permits bicycles to be placed in and removed from each individual
space without interference from bicycles in adjoining spaces may be
spaced a minimum of 16 inches on center.
(iii) Long-term bicycle parking spaces shall be a minimum of 18 inohes
wieesized so as to permit safe. efficient. and convenient access to each
individual bicycle parking space without interference from bicycles in
adjoining spaces. as described below,.~
(4-~) Individual racks installed side by side to one another within
bicycle rooms or bicycle cages that allow bicycles to be locked to
either side of the rack shall be spaced a minimum of 30 inches on
center.:....,.
(2-Q.) Racks installed parallel to walls shall be a minimum of 30 inches
from the wall. with the exception that bicycle parking spaces that
provide a tray into which the bicycle wheels may be inserted may be
placed a minimum of 24 inches from the wall.
(J£) _Triangular lockers with varying widths may be used so long as
the opening is at least two feet (24 inches) wide.
(d) Bicycle parking spaces arranged in a vertically staggered layout
that permits bicycles to be placed in and removed from each individual
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space without interference from bicycles in adjoining spaces may be
spaced a minimum of 16 inches on center.
(~) If more than 20 long-term bicycle parking spaces are provided,
a workspace of 100 square feet shall be provided adjacent to the long-
term bicycle parking to allow bicyclists to maintain their bicycles.,.J.
except that in cases where long-term bicycle parking is provided in
more than one location. a single workspace may be provided adjacent
to one such location.
(iv) For single-tiered bicycle parking, minimum headroom of seven feet
(84 inches) shall be provided. For facilities where two tiers of bicycle
parking are installed one above another, minimum headroom of four feet
(48 inches) shall be provided for each tier.
(v) Bicycle parking spaces shall be separated from automobile parking
spaces or aisles by a wall , fence, or curb or by at least five feet of open
space marked to prohibit parking.
(-1-~) Where bicycle parking is adjacent to accessible automobile
parking, aisles or loading areas provided for accessible spaces may
count towards the open space requirement for bicycle parking so
long as they are immediately adjacent to the bicycle parking.
(2) Siting Requirements.
(i) Location. Required bicycle parking shall be provided on the same lot
as the use for which it is intended to serve. or in a parking facility serving
that use. Bicycle parking shall be located so as to allow bicyclists safe and
convenient access to and from the site. Bicyclists shall not be required to
rely on stairways or escalators for access or to share access with motor
vehicles. Elevators providing access for bicyclists shall be sized to
accommodate standard adult bicycle dimensions with both wheels on the
floor (at least 6 feet by 2 feet).
(ii) Unreasonable Rules Prohibited. A building. lot. or garage shall not
establish unreasonable rules that interfere with the ability of bicyclists to
safely and conveniently access bicycle parking. Such rules include hours
of operation that are shorter than those of the building or those of the
automobile parking, prohibitions on walking of bicycles in pedestrian areas
that provide access to bicycle parking. and prohibitions on bicycles in
elevators where elevators are used to provide access to bicycle parking.
None of the provisions of this section shall be interpreted to prohibit
property owners from requiring bicycles to be walked in pedestrian-only
areas.
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(iiili) Short-Term Bicycle Parking. Short-term bicycle parking shall be
located so as to provide safe and convenient access to visitors. For new
construction, short-term bicycle parking shall be located outside
buildings. For new or existing buildings where exterior space is
inadequate, short-term bicycle parking may be located inside the building
or on the level of the parking garage closest to the ground floor with a
direct access to a public street.
(a) For new developments, short-term bicycle parking shall be
located to maximize visibility from the maing_ pedestrian entrance. For
new or existing buildings, where short-term bicycle parking is located
within buildings or parking garages, signage is required at each
building entrance as per Section 12.21 A.16.(d)(4).
(b) Short-term bicycle parking spaces shall be located no farther
than §G-100 feet of walking distance from a maffi-pedestrian entrance ...
and shall be at least as conveniently located as the most convenient
nondisabled off-street automobile parking space provided for the
subject use or the walking distance from a main pedestrian entrance
to the nearest off street automobile parking space, whiche•1er is
closer.
(c) For buildings with more than one maffi-pedestrian entrance, short
term bicycle parking shall be spfft-Qistributed evenlyin approximately
equal proportions among all maffi-pedestrian entrances.
(m!Y) Long-Term Bicycle Parking. Long-term bicycle parking shall be
at least as conveniently located as the most convenient nondisabled
automobile parking provided for the subject use. Long-term bicycle
parking spaces shall be located:
(a) On the ground floor within 100 feet of the major entrance to
the lobby. There shall be safe and convenient access between the
public right-of-way. the bicycle parking space. and the lobby area.
(b) In the off-street automobile parking area. where lot
configurations or other limitations do not allow bicycle parking
spaces to be located near the lobby as described in (a) above.
(1) Long-term bicycle parking inside a parking garage shall
be no more than 200 feet from a pedestrian entrance to the
main building, and located so as to provide reasonably
convenient access from the bicycle parking to the nearest
walkway. ramp, or elevator providing access to the building .
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(2) Long-term bicycle parking inside a parking garage shall
be located within the space available on the building's
pedestrian entry level. after required handicapped-accessible
parking stalls and other required elements have been provided.
Remaining long-term bicycle parking may be provided on other
levels of the parking garage in accordance with the provisions
of this Sub-subparagraph.
(c) One level above or below the ground floor. where the two
options above will not be possible due to an absence of automobile
parking on the same lot. In such cases. ramps or elevators shall be
provided to access the bicycle parking and the bicycle parking shall
be within 100 feet of the elevators or other building entrance on that
story.Long term bicycle parking shall be located in such a manner to
allovs<aooess for bicyclists entering and lea'ling the site.
(a) Long term bicycle parking inside a parking garage shall be
located along the shortest walking distance to the nearest the
building from the parking garage.
(b) Long term bicycle parking inside a parking garage shall be
located on the le'lel of the parking garage closest to the ground
floorwith, and must pro\'ide direst assess to a public street.
(d) Residential long-term bicycle parking may be provided within
individual dwelling units or in common storage facilities on residential
floors in accordance with Sections 12.21.A 16.(d) and (e). If
residential long-term bicycle parking is provided on residential floors.
the amount of bicycle parking on each floor shall match or exceed
the number of dwelling units on the same floor.
M.. Bicycle Share Station Docks. Bicycle share station docks counted
toward providing the required short-term bicycle parking spaces as
permitted in Section 12.21.A.16.(f)(3) shall conform to Sections
12.21.A.16 (e)(2)(i) and (e)(2)(iii)(a) and (b)
(wvi) Combination of Uses. Where there is a combination of uses on a
lot, long-term bicycle parking shall be provided in one or more separate
bicycle parking facilities within 200 feet of each use. when a separate
pedestrian entrance is pro'lided for each use. In these oases, bicycle
parking shall be located so that it is oon'leniently accessible for each use.
(vY.il) Multiple Buildings. For a development site with multiple buildings,
required bicycle parking shall be sited in one or more smaller bicycle
parking facilities within 200 feet of each building. located near the
pedestrian entries for each building, rather than in one centralized facility
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in accordance with the rules for locating bicycle parking provided in this
Paragraph.
(viii) Attended Bicycle Parking Facilities. Where short-term or long-
term bicycle parking is provided in an Attended Bicycle Parking Facility.
the pick-up and drop-off location shall either comply with the siting
requirements of this Subparagraph (2) or be co-located with any valet
parking pick-up or drop-off location provided on the same site for the
subject use. Where such a facility is provided. the area where bicycles are
actually stored need not comply with the siting requirements of this
Subparagraph (2). In addition. the pick-up and drop-off location for an
Attended Bicycle Parking Facility need not comply with the siting
requirements for combinations of uses or multiple buildings.
(3) Lighting. Adequate lighting shall be provided to ensure safe access to
bicycle parking facilities in accordance with Section 12.21 A.5.(k).
(4) Signage. Where bicycle parking is not clearly visible from the street,
legible reflectorized signs shall be permanently posted at the street entrances
to each site indicating the availability and location of bicycle parking within the
site. All signs must comply with Section 14.4.7.
(f) Additional Requirements and Allowances.
(1) Bicycle Parking in the Public Right-of-Way.
(i) Short-term bicycle parking spaces located immediately in front of a
site within the public right-of-way may be counted towards the short-term
bicycle parking requirements of said site.
(ii) Business operators or property owners may install and maintain their
own racks within the public right-of-way unless a City owned rack already
exists.
(a) Business operators or property owners are responsible for
applying for a permit with the Bureau of Engineering to install short-
term bicycle parking within the public right-of-way. A Bureau of
Engineering permit may be issued only after the business operator or
property owner receives issuance of plan approval or a permit by the
Department of Transportation pursuant to LAMC Section 85.04.
(b) All bicycle parking installed in this manner shall meet the rules
and regulations set out by the Bureau of Engineering Standard Plan
S-671 .
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(c) Business operators or property owners who choose to install
bicycle parking within the public right-of-way are responsible for
maintaining the racks according to the standards set forth in a
Covenant Maintenance Agreement with the Department of
Transportation.
(2) Bicycle Corrals.
(i) City-funded Bicycle Corrals. Any site located within 500 feet of a
City funded bicycle corral may count up to 4 bicycle parking spaces
towards their required short-term bicycle parking spaces.
(ii) Bicycle Corral Parking Incentive Program. Business operators or
property owners may submit an application to the Department of
Transportation to install and maintain their own bicycle corrals
immediately in front of their property in the public right-of-way.
(a) Businesses or property owners who do so may count all the
bicycle parking within the bicycle corral towards their required number
of short-term bicycle parking spaces. In such cases, short-term
bicycle parking installed in such a manner shall not be counted
towards the bicycle parking requirements of surrounding businesses.
(b) Business operators or property owners shall pay the construction
and maintenance costs of building said bicycle corrals.
(c) Multiple businesses or property owners may submit an
application to the Department of Transportation's Bicycle Program as
a group and split the costs to construct and maintain the corral.
(1) In such cases, a single business shall be responsible for
assuming the maintenance responsibilities detailed in a
Covenant Maintenance Agreement as outlined below.
(2) The business responsible for maintaining the bicycle corral
may count the full amount of bicycle parking in the corral towards
its short-term bicycle parking requirements.
(3) All other businesses may count up to half of the bicycle
parking spaces in the corral towards their required short-term
bicycle parking spaces so long as they provide a financial
contribution.
(d) Business operators or property owners shall be responsible for
applying for a permit with the Bureau of Engineering to install bicycle
corrals within the public right-of-way.
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(e) Business operators or property owners who choose to install
bicycle corrals within the public right-of-way shall be responsible for
maintaining the racks according to the standards set forth in a
Covenant Maintenance Agreement with the Department of
Transportation.
(f) If, for any reason , the responsibility for maintaining a bicycle corral
is returned to the City of Los Angeles, it shall be considered a City
funded bicycle corral.
(iii) If, for any reason , the City determines that a bicycle corral must be
removed , business owners shall no longer be able to count the spaces
removed toward their required bicycle parking. In such cases, said
businesses shall be required to provide any bicycle spaces lost in the
removal of the corral. Failure to comply may result in the revocation of a
business's Certificate of Occupancy and a fine for Code Violation.
(3) Bicycle Share Stations.
ill. Business operators or property owners may allow a bicycle share
service provider to install aone or more bicycle share stations on their
property, provided that such bicycle share station(s) shall be part of a
bicycle share system approved by the Department of Transportation and
comply with any and all location criteria established by the Department of
Transportation for bicycle share stations.
(ii) Business operators or orooertv owners described under Subdivision
(i) above may count all the bicycle share docks within the bicycle share
station toward the required number of short-term bicycle parking spaces.
(iii) Any site located within 500 feet of a bicycle share station located
within the public right-of-way may count up to 4 bicycle share docks
toward the required number of short-term bicycle parking spaces for a
building or buildings on the same lot.
(iv) Non-residential uses that incorporate a bicycle share station on the
same lot may replace a percentage of the required automobile parking
spaces with bicycle parking spaces in a manner consistent with the
limitations and replacement ratio established in Section 12.21 .A.4.
(v) Residential uses that incorporate a bicycle share station on the same
lot may replace a percentage of the required automobile parking spaces
with bicycle parking spaces in a manner consistent with the limitations and
replacement ratio established in Section 12.21.A.4.
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(vi) If. for any reason. bicycle share docks are removed. the associated
land uses may no longer count the docks removed toward required bicycle
parking and shall be required to replace the number of docks formerly
counted toward required bicycle parking with an equivalent number of
bicycle parking spaces.
(~) Showers and Personal Lockers. Showers and personal lockers shall
be provided as required per LAMC Section 91.6307. Personal lockers shall
only be required for long-term bicycle parking in nonresidential uses. If showers
and personal lockers are provided. the property owner shall covenant that such
showers and personal lockers shall remain available for the use of building
occupants. residents. employees. or other individuals arriving by bicycle.
(g) Exceptions. The provisions of this Section do not apply to any of the
following projects, which shall comply with the regulations in effect prior to the
effective date of this ordinance, as applicable:
(1) Any entitlement application filed and accepted as complete with the
exception of CEQA review prior to the effective date of this ordinance as
determined by the Department of City Planning.
(2) Any project for which the City has approved an entitlement application as
of the effective date of this ordinance but that has not yet submitted plans and
appropriate fees to the Department of Building and Safety for plan check, as
determined by the Department of City Planning.
(3) Any project where plans were accepted by the Department of Building and
Safety per Section 12.26 A.3.
(h) Alternative Design Approval -Director's Authority. The Director of
Planning or the Director's designee shall have initial decision-making authority to
approve an alternative to the design standards specified in Section
12.21 .A.16.(e)(1) with an appeal to the Area Planning Commission in accordance
with the procedures set forth in Section 11 .5.7.C.4-6 of this Code. An applicant
may request such approval by submitting an application and paying a filing fee
equivalent to that established for a "Miscellaneous Plan Approval". This fee is set
forth in Section 19.01 of this Code.
(1) Findings. The Director's determination shall include written findings in
support of the decision. In order to grant approval of the alternative design, the
Director must find that the dimensions. position. security, and spacing allow for
safe and reasonably accessible and convenient short or long-term storage of
bicycles for the anticipated users of the bicycle parking, and that the proposed
design meets the needs of bicyclists at least as effectively as the requirements
of Section 12.21.A.16.(e).(1 ).
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Section 5. Subsection C of Section 12.26 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code is added
to read:
C. Parking Facility Modification. The Superintendent of Building may grant slight
modifications in the requirements of Sections 12.21 A.5 and 12.21.A.16 of this Code if it
is impractical to apply the design criteria set forth therein due to the unusual
topography. peculiar shape of location of the lot. or where parking angles are less than
40 degrees. The Superintendent of Building may also grant slight modifications in such
requirements where such modifications will improve the design or functioning of the
parking area or garage, or where attendant parking is ensured to his or her satisfaction.
Section 6. The City Clerk shall certify, etc.
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DEPARTMENT OF CITY PLANNING
RECOMMENDATION REPORT
CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
DATE: March 9, 2017
TIME: 8:30 a.m.
PLACE: Los Angeles City Hall
200 North Spring Street
Room 340
Los Angeles, CA 90012
PUBLIC HEARING: November 17, 2016
CASE NO:
COUNCIL FILE:
CEQA:
LOCATION:
COUNCIL DISTRICT:
PLAN AREAS:
CPC-2016-4216-CA
N/A
ENV-2011 -310-ND
Citywide
All
All
SUMMARY: A proposed ordinance (Appendix A} amending Sections 12.03, 12.21 and 12.26 of the Los
Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) to modify the regulations concerning the provision, location and design of
bicycle parking in new and enlarged buildings.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS:
1. Adopt the staff report as the Commission report on the subject.
2. Approve and Recommend that the City Council Adopt the proposed Ordinance {Appendix A).
3. Adopt the Findings {Appendix B) as recommended by staff.
4. Find, based on the independent judgment of the decision-maker, after consideration of the whole of the
administrative record , the project was assessed in Negative Declaration, No. ENV-2011 -310 adopted on
February 20, 2011; and pursuant to CEQA Guidelines 15162 and 15164, as supported by the addendum
dated February 22, 2017, no substantial revisions are required to the Negative Declaration; and no
subsequent EIR or negative declaration is required for approval of the project.
VINCENT P. BERTONI, AICP
Director of Planning
THOMAS R
. ~"' AfuJuMA--
HYLU ATHANSO~ner
(213) 978-1474
ADVICE TO PUBLIC: *The exact time this report will be considered during the meeting is uncertain since there may be several other items on the
agenda. Written communication may be mailed to the Commission Secretariat, 200 North Spring Street, Room 532, Los Angeles, CA 90012 (Phone No.
213/978-1300). While all written communications are given to the Commission for consideration, the initial packets are sent a week prior to the
Commission's meeting date. If you challenge these agenda items in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at
the public hearing agendized herein, or in written correspondence on these matters delivered to this agency at or prior to the public hearing. As a covered
entity under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability, and upon request, will
provide reasonable accommodation to ensure equal access to these programs, services, and activities. Sign language interpreters, assistive listening
devices, or other auxiliary aids and/or other services may be provided upon request. To ensure availability of services, please make your request no later
than three working days (72 hours) prior to the meeting by calling the Commission Secretariat at 213/978-1300.
CPC-2016-4216-CA
Table of Contents
Summary ......................................................................................................................... 1
Initiation ........................................................................................................................... 2
Background ..................................................................................................................... 2
Proposed Ordinance ....................................................................................................... 3
Discussion ....................................................................................................................... 4
Public Outreach & Participation ....................................................................................... 9
Conclusion .................................................................................................................... 11
Appendices ................................................................................................................... 11
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Summary
The Department of City Planning has prepared a proposed amendment to the bicycle
parking regulations in the Zoning Code, which were last updated in 2013. The 2013
ordinance was written with the goal of encouraging bicycling as a mode of transportation
by providing convenient and secure bicycle parking in new and enlarged buildings. It
greatly expanded the range of buildings subject to bicycle parking requirements,
established requirements for both long-and short-term bicycle parking, and revised the
criteria by which bicycle parking may be counted toward required automobile parking.
The proposed amendment would make refinements to the 2013 ordinance. These
refinements are intended to introduce greater clarity and flexibility to the bicycle parking
regulations and seek to balance the need for convenient and secure bicycle parking with
practical considerations regarding the placement of that bicycle parking within new and
enlarged buildings. Other considerations include addressing the lower demand for bicycle
parking in certain types of residential uses, particular senior housing and hotel/motel
guest rooms. Additional topics, such as bicycle share and bicycle valet, were not
contemplated in the 2013 ordinance and are addressed in the proposed amendment,
along with various other technical edits and clarifications. Key changes include:
Quantity:
• Reduce and simplify the bicycle parking ratios for certain housing types, including
hotels/motels and senior/eldercare housing.
• Refine the rules for residential projects to replace up to 30 percent of automobile
spaces with bicycle spaces.
• Allow a limited number of bicycle share docks to count toward required short-term
bicycle parking.
Location:
• Ease the location requirements for long-and short-term bicycle parking to provide
greater flexibility.
• Allow the use of bicycle valet service to meet long-term bicycle parking
requirements.
Design:
• Refine bicycle parking design regulations to allow for more space-efficient rack
designs, and allow applicants to seek approval of alternative designs through a
Director's Decision.
The Department released a draft of the ordinance to the public on November 7, 2016 and
held a public hearing later that month to gather input from interested parties. Further
comments were received by email and through presentations given to civic organizations.
The Department considered this input and has prepared a revised draft of the ordinance
for the consideration of the City Planning Commission.
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Initiation
This proposed Zoning Code amendment was initiated by the Director of Planning in
response to certain technical challenges and the need for clarification regarding various
topics, as detailed below.
Background
The City last modified the bicycle parking requirements of the Zoning Code in 2013. Prior
to this , bicycle parking regulations were much narrower in application (applying only to
nonresidential buildings of over 50,000 square feet) and much less specific with regard
to the location and design of bicycle parking. At the same time , the City was beginning to
elevate bicycling as a transportation policy priority, having passed the Bicycle Master Plan
in 2011 and begun the process of updating the Transportation Element of the General
Plan (subsequently renamed Mobility Plan 2035). The Bicycle Master Plan laid out goals
and objectives for increasing the use of bicycles for transportation and contained specific
policies and programs aimed at encouraging bicycling by means of convenient and
secure supporting facilities and amenities, one of which was bicycle parking . Many of
these policies and programs were incorporated into Mobility Plan 2035.
The 2013 ordinance expanded the range of buildings subject to bicycle parking
requirements, encompassing new and enlarged multifamily residential buildings of more
than three units and hotels/motels with more than five guest rooms as well as new and
enlarged non-residential buildings over 10,000 square feet. It established separate
requirements for long-term bicycle parking (typically inside a locked room or cage and
intended to be used for at least several hours) and short-term bicycle parking (outdoors,
intended to be used briefly by visitors).
The 2013 o_rd inance updated siting and design requirements to improve the quality and
accessibility of bicycle parking , and clear rules were established for allowing businesses
to place bicycle racks in the public right-of-way. The regulations allowing the substitution
of bicycle parking for automobile parking were also updated.
While the 2013 ordinance has provided needed regulation for new development projects,
a number of projects have required relief from certain provisions based on mostly
technical matters. Common issues include the challenges associated with meeting the
location requ irements for short-and long-term bicycle parking, as well as accommodating
lower demand for bicycle parking in certain types of residential uses, particularly senior
housing and hotel/motel guest rooms.
Additionally, certain bicycle parking design requirements need updating , as they pose
challenges for some of the more space-efficient rack systems introduced in recent years.
Clarification is also needed for how bicycle share docks and bicycle valet services (which
were not contemplated in the 2013 ordinance) might be counted toward bicycle parking
requirements, as well as for how the City defines a bus station for the purpose of allowing
greater automobile parking replacement near transit.
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Accordingly, the Department of City Planning has initiated an amendment to the Zoning
Code regulations concerning bicycle parking.
Proposed Ordinance
The proposed ordinance would amend the bicycle parking requirements of the Los
Angeles Municipal Code to enact a variety of changes relating to the quantity, location
and design of bicycle parking spaces required in new and enlarged buildings. The key
changes proposed to be enacted are as follows:
Quantity:
• Establishes lower bicycle parking ratios for various types of senior housing .
• Defines "bus station" for the purpose of establishing proximity to transit for
calculating automobile parking replacement.
• States that residential projects need only contain the required number of restricted
affordable units for a density bonus to qualify for 30% automobile parking
replacement, as opposed to applying for and receiving a density bonus.
• Discontinues the separate residential and commercial bicycle parking ratios for
hotels, motels, and apartment hotels. Requires one long-term and one short-term
bicycle parking space for every ten guest rooms .
• Establishes rules for counting bicycle share docks toward required bicycle parking,
as follows :
Location:
o Provides definitions for "Bicycle Share Dock," "Bicycle Share Service
Provider," and "Bicycle Share Station."
o Allows up to 4 bicycle share docks to be counted toward short-term bicycle
parking requirements if they are located within 100 feet of the subject
property.
o Allows bicycle share docks to count toward automobile parking replacement
consistent with current limitations.
• Long-term bicycle parking: Revises location criteria for long-term bicycle parking
to allow greater flexibility, establishing several options:
1. Ground level with convenient access to the street and building lobby, or
2. In automobile parking area, either on pedestrian entry level or with
elevator/ramp access , or
3. One level above or below ground level with elevator/ramp access, or
4. For residential buildings only, on each residential floor.
• Short-term bicycle parking: Revises location criteria for short-term bicycle
parking to allow greater flexibility, as follows:
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o Allows short-term bicycle parking in new-construction buildings to be
located in interior spaces or in parking garages where exterior space is
inadequate .
o States that short-term bicycle parking shall be at least as close as the
nearest nondisabled automobile parking space.
o Allows bicycle parking to be distributed "in approximately equal proportions"
among multiple entrances.
• Prohibits the use of stairs or escalators to provide access to bicycle parking located
above or below ground level, and requires ramps or elevators to be used instead.
• Prohibits unreasonable rules that interfere with access to bicycle parking , including
bans on bicycles in elevators that provide access to bicycle parking, bans on
walking of bicycles in pedestrian areas that provide access to bicycle parking, and
hours of operation shorter than those of the building or the automobile parking.
• Provides a definition for "attended bicycle parking service ;" i.e., bicycle valet, and
states that only the pick-up/drop-off location must comply with location criteria, or
alternatively be co-located with the automobile valet parking pick-up/drop-off point.
Design:
• Modifies mrrnmum rack dimensions to accommodate more space-efficient
configurations, such as vertically staggered racks and two-tier racks .
• Allows applicants to seek a Director's Decision to approve design alternatives.
The proposed ordinance also contains a number of technical edits and corrections.
Discussion
The proposed amendment would make refinements to the 2013 bicycle parking
ordinance. These refinements are intended to introduce greater clarity and flexibility to
the bicycle parking regulations and seek to balance the need for convenient and secure
bicycle parking with practical considerations regarding the placement of bicycle parking
within new and enlarged buildings. Other considerations include addressing the lower
demand for bicycle parking in certain types of residential uses, particular senior housing
and hotel/motel guest rooms . Additional topics, such as bicycle share and bicycle valet,
were not contemplated in the 2013 ordinance and are addressed in the proposed
amendment, along with various other technical edits and clarifications.
Quantity
The existing bicycle parking regulations specify a minimum number of spaces for various
uses, similar to automobile parking requirements, with the ratio based on the number of
dwelling units or the building floor area . There are requirements for long-term bicycle
parking spaces and for short-term bicycle parking spaces. Long-term bicycle parking is
required to be inside a locked room or cage and is intended to be used for at least several
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hours at a time, while short-term bicycle parking can be outdoors and is intended to be
used briefly by visitors.
For all residential buildings, a variety of housing types including hotel/motel guest rooms,
long-term bicycle parking must be provided at a rate of one space per unit, and short-
term bicycle parking at one space per 10 units. For some specific types of housing, there
is a reasonable expectation that the ratio could be lower.
Senior and eldercare housing: In the case of senior housing and eldercare facilities,
it is reasonable to expect the residents to be less active and for demand for bicycle
parking to be generated mainly by staff and/or visitors. Accordingly, the amendment
proposes to lower the bicycle parking ratios in senior and eldercare housing to match
the automobile parking ratios required for the same uses. For independent and
assisted living complexes where residents tend to be more active, the requirements
are proposed to be 0.5 long-term and 0.25 short-term spaces per unit. For nursing
and Alzheimer's facilities, where demand is expected to come more or less
exclusively from staff and visitors, the ratios are proposed to be 0.2 long -term and
0.1 short-term spaces per unit.
Hotels and motels: The existing bicycle parking requirements contain two distinct
sets of ratios for hotels and motels. The guest rooms are considered dwelling units
and are subject to the residential ratio of one long-term space per unit and one short-
term space per 10 units. However, hotels/motels are also considered a commercial
use and thus are subject to an additional requ irement of one long-term and one-
short term space per 20 guest rooms. The resulting number of spaces is added
together to arrive at the total bicycle parking for the entire hotel.
The practice of treating guest rooms the same as ordinary dwelling units does not
factor in the likelihood of transient guests arriving from out of town without their own
bicycles , and thus having less need for bicycle parking. Additionally, the
maintenance of two separate ratios for the same use is cumbersome and often
confusing to project applicants.
The amendment would create a single long-term and single short-term ratio based
on the number of guest rooms. Staff reviewed hotel/motel bicycle parking
requirements from select cities around California, and found that their long-term and
short-term bicycle parking ratios for hotels range from as much as one space per
five rooms to one space per 30 rooms. The proposed ordinance sets the long-term
ratio at one per 10 rooms and the short-term ratio at one per 10 rooms , which is in
the mid-to-high part of this range, but still lower than the existing requirements.
Automobile Parking Replacement
The proposed amendment addresses some issues relating to how projects qualify for a
higher rate of replacement of automobile parking spaces with bicycle parking spaces.
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The existing regulations allow bicycle parking spaces to replace automobile parking
spaces at a ratio of four bicycle spaces for each automobile space. The number of
automobile parking spaces that can replaced in most residential buildings is capped at 10
percent of the total automobile parking spaces. Up to 30 percent replacement is permitted
in residential projects that contain a certain percentage of income-restricted affordable
units.
Under the existing rules, a project seeking to replace up to 30 percent of the automobile
parking with bicycle parking must apply for and receive a density bonus. However, by
requiring an application, this criterion for eligibility omits by-right density bonus projects
that do not require a discretionary approval to receive the bonus. In order to make the 30
percent replacement option available to these projects, the proposed ordinance revises
the provision to state that projects need only include the required number of income-
restricted units for the density bonus, as opposed to applying for and receiving one, in
order to replace up to 30 percent of the automobile parking with bicycle parking.
Bicycle Share
Bicycle share is a service that makes bicycles available for individuals to rent on a short-
term basis, and that allows customers to rent a bicycle from one location and return it to
another location within the service area. With the recent opening of the Metro Bike Share
system in Downtown Los Angeles and expansions planned for the Westside, the Port of
Los Angeles, and elsewhere, there is an opportunity to consider how bicycle share might
help to meet the bicycle parking needs of new buildings. Particularly in denser locations
where site configurations might pose challenges to providing bicycle parking on-site,
allowing bicycle share docks to count toward bicycle parking requirements could provide
needed flexibility.
The proposed amendment establishes definitions for "bicycle share service provider,"
"bicycle share dock" and "bicycle share station ," and establishes rules for counting docks
toward required short-term bicycle parking . Bicycle share docks must be located within
100 feet of the subject property in order to be counted as short-term spaces. A maximum
of four docks may be counted , or 10 percent of the total required short-term spaces,
whichever is less.
The four-space limit is similar to how City-funded bicycle corrals are treated currently: as
a shared resource that serves multiple businesses in the surrounding area. Thus, it is
desirable to limit how much an individual building or project can rely on that shared
resource to fulfill the requirements. The limit of 10 percent is intended to ensure that an
adequate number of conventional bicycle parking spaces remain available to people who
arrive on their own bicycles, as bicycle share docks cannot accommodate conventional
bicycles.
If bicycle share docks are counted toward the required bicycle parking, the proposed
amendment would allow them to be credited toward the automobile-for-bicycle parking
replacement as if they were any other type of bicycle parking space. In all cases, bicycle
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share docks and stations would be required to be part of a larger, integrated bicycle share
system approved by the Department of Transportation if they are to be counted. If the
bicycle share docks are removed , an equivalent number of replacement short-term
spaces must be provided.
Location
The proposed ordinance contains modifications to location requirements that apply to all
bicycle parking , as well as changes specifically applicable to long-or short-term bicycle
parking.
General Location Requirements
One issue identified by Department of Transportation staff is that some buildings rely on
stairs or escalators to access bicycle parking , which poses safety issues due to bicyclists
needing to lift and carry their bicycles up or down stairs. To address this , the proposed
ordinance states that stairs or escalators cannot be used to provide access, and instead
elevators or ramps are to be provided.
Department of Transportation staff also raised concerns about buildings having
unreasonable rules that interfere with the ability of bicyclists to access the bicycle parking.
For example, there might be bicycle parking located above or below grade, but bicycles
are banned in the elevators. In cases where a pedestrian path or plaza provides access
to the bicycle parking, the building management might ban bicycles from being walked or
ridden through the area. In some cases, the bicycle parking shuts down and is locked up
before the building closes or before the parking garage closes. The amendment proposes
to prohibit these types of rules so that bicyclists can safely and conveniently access
bicycle parking when they need it.
Long-term Bicycle Parking
The existing location requirements for long-term bicycle parking are the source of the
greatest challenges for applicants, according to the experience of project planning staff.
Currently, long-term bicycle parking provided in a parking garage is required to be
situated along the shortest walking distance to the building entrance from the garage.
This poses challenges for fitting the long-term bicycle parking next to accessible parking
stalls for persons with disabilities, as accessible parking is similarly required to be located
along the shortest accessible route from the automobile parking area and the space
available along such route can be limited.
The proposed ordinance creates a series of options for locating long-term bicycle parking
that are intended to be more flexible than the existing requirements. The three options
would be: a) on the ground level of the building within 100 feet of the major entrance to
the lobby, b) in the off-street parking area within 200 feet of a building entrance, or c) one
level above or below ground level within 100 feet of ramp or elevator access to the
building entrance. If provided in the off-street parking area, the long-term bicycle parking
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would be required to be located within the space available on the pedestrian entry level
after disabled parking stalls and other required elements have been provided, with other
levels allowed to be used -with ramp or elevator access -after this space has been
exhausted.
For buildings containing residential units, the proposed ordinance contains an additional
option to provide residential long-term bicycle parking on each residential floor, so long
as the number of spaces provided on each floor equals or exceeds the number of units .
Short-term Bicycle Parking
Another challenge stems from the fact that that the short-term bicycle parking is required
to be on the shortest walking distance from the nearest automobile parking space. This
has proven to be difficult to comply with in some projects , as accessible parking for
persons with disabilities is similarly required to be along the shortest accessible route
from the automobile parking to the building. The need to provide both the accessible
parking and the bicycle parking within the same area creates potential space conflicts.
The proposed ordinance replaces this rule with a requirement that the bicycle parking be
at least as close as the nearest nondisabled automobile parking space. This change
opens up a larger area to be used for the short-term bicycle parking while retaining the
advantage of the bicycle parking being more conveniently located than most of the
automobile parking.
To provide additional flexibility in locating short-term bicycle parking , the proposed
ordinance also states that new buildings are allowed to locate the short-term bicycle
parking indoors or in a parking garage. Currently, only existing buildings seeking to
expand or remodel are allowed to do this. In such cases, other distancing requirements
(such as the 50-foot distance from the entrance) would still apply, and signage leading to
the bicycle parking would be required .
The proposed ordinance also modifies the rules for how short-term bicycle parking is to
be distributed among multiple entrances. The existing Zoning Code language requires
the bicycle parking to be "split evenly"; the amendment changes this to "approximately
equal proportions," providing more flexibility to meet this requirement.
Attended Bicycle Parking ("Bicycle Valet")
One topic not contemplated by the 2013 ordinance is the use of attended bicycle parking
facilities , or bicycle valet. Bicycle valet services allow bicyclists to leave their bicycle with
an attendant who will keep the bicycle secure until the owner claims it. The amendment
introduces a definition for "attended bicycle parking facility" and allows such facilities to
be counted toward the long-term bicycle parking requirement. In cases in which these
facilities are provided, the amendment proposes that only the pick-up/drop-off location
needs to meet the location criteria, or be co-located with an automobile valet parking pick-
up/drop-off point. The bicycles may be stored anywhere on the site.
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Design
The amendment contains a number of changes to the dimensions and specifications that
govern the design of bicycle racks . Many of these rules are intended to ensure that bicycle
racks are high-quality and allow bicycles to be wheeled in and out without damaging the
bicycle or causing safety problems. However, there are cases where the existing rules
prohibit well-designed racks that make use of some more space-efficient solutions. The
proposed ordinance includes several adjustments to the existing provisions regarding
design and dimensions to allow these types of racks and help to reduce the overall
footprint of the bicycle parking area.
Specific designs accommodated by the proposed modifications include stacked racks that
have a lower and upper level, with lift-assist devices for bicycles stored on the upper level.
The modified provisions also accommodate vertically staggered racks arranged so that
the handlebars of one bicycle can pass over or under those of the adjacent bicycle, which
allows bicycles to be spaced closer together -some good designs allow for bicycles to
be separated by as little as 16 inches on center, for example, whereas the existing
regulations require 18 inches.
Alternative Compliance
To provide additional flexibility in bicycle parking design, the proposed amendment
creates a discretionary process whereby applicants can seek approval of alternative
designs that solve a space issue in a way not anticipated by the Zoning Code. As
proposed, the applicant would request approval by means of a Director's Decision - a
discretionary entitlement in which the Director of Planning or his/her designee is the initial
decision-maker, with an appeal to the Area Planning Commission . In order to grant
approval for the alternative design , the Director must find that the dimensions, position ,
security, and spacing allow for safe and reasonably accessible and convenient storage
of bicycles, and that the proposed design is at least as effective at meeting the needs of
bicyclists as the Zoning Code requirements.
Public Outreach & Participation
A public review draft of the proposed ordinance was released on November 7, 2016.
Notice of the availability of the draft, as well as of the staff hearing , was posted on the
Department of City Planning website, and emailed to a list of persons and organizations
who had previously expressed an interest in the update process or who were deemed
likely to have an interest based on involvement in past discussions of bicycle parking and
Zoning Code regulations.
The notification included the following neighborhood, civic, business, and advocacy
organizations:
• All certified Neighborhood Councils
• Central City Association
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• Valley Industry and Commerce Association
• American Institute of Architects, Los Angeles Chapter
• Building Industry Association of Southern California, Los AngelesNentura Chapter
• Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition
The Department received a total of 12 pieces of written correspondence on the proposed
ordinance, inclusive of both letters and emails. The Department also conducted a staff
hearing on the proposed ordinance on November 17, 2016. A total of nine individuals
signed in and five individuals offered spoken testimony.
Organizations submitting correspondence or making in-person comments included the
following :
• Los Angeles Bicycle Advisory Committee
• Central City Association
• Building Industry Association of Southern California , Los AngelesNentura Chapter
• Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition
• Homeowners of Encino
• FE Design & Consulting
• Dero Bike Racks
The Department also responded to two requests to present and receive comments on the
proposed ordinance. The presentations were made to the Los Angeles Bicycle Advisory
Committee and the Central City Association's Downtown 2030 Committee.
Comments on the public review draft were overall positive and supportive of the update
to the regulations, but often took issue with specific provisions. One of the most common
issues raised was that the public review draft made the location criteria too lenient for
short-term bicycle parking in particular, having potential negative effects on convenience.
The provision was subsequently revised and narrowed in scope. Similarly, several
commenters thought that a provision that allowed the bicycle parking ratio for accessory
uses to be calculated based on the main use would result in too little bicycle parking in
some cases; this provision was revisited and subsequently removed.
Additional comments expressed concern that the proposed provision for counting bicycle
share docks toward required bicycle parking would result in shortages of bicycle parking
for commuters arriving on their own bicycles. The provision in question was revised and
narrowed in scope. Other comments regarding bicycle share pointed out that the earlier
draft's proposed radius of 500 feet for bicycle share docks to be counted toward required
short-term bicycle parking was too large; the provision was revised to reduce the radius
to 100 feet.
Some comments expressed opposition to the existing regulations' allowance for limited
replacement of automobile parking with bicycle parking . These comments were
considered , but were ultimately not incorporated due to the existence of numerous
General Plan policies calling for the City to encourage bicycling over driving as a mode
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of transportation and for off-street parking supply to be balanced with other transportation
priorities .
Additional changes, primarily of a technical nature, were made to the November 7, 2016
draft based on consultation with other City agencies, including the Department of Building
and Safety and the Department of Transportation.
Conclusion
The proposed ordinance (Appendix A) seeks to introduce greater clarity and flexibility to
the bicycle parking regulations of the Zoning Code and to address the concerns raised
by interested parties in response to the public review draft. Additional materials, including
required findings of fact and the environmental document (an addendum to the Negative
Declaration prepared for the 2013 bicycle parking ordinance) may be found in Appendices
Band C.
Appendices
Appendix A -Proposed Ordinance
Appendix B -Findings
Appendix C -Environmental (Addendum to ENV-2011 -310-ND)
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ORDINANCE NO. --------
An ordinance amending Sections 12.03, 12.21 and 12 .26 of the Los Angeles
Municipal Code (LAMC) to improve and refine the bicycle parking regulations.
THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Section 12.03 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code is amended to add the
following terms in proper alphabetical order:
ATTENDED BICYCLE PARKING SERVICE . A service by which a bicycle is left in
the care of an attendant(s) with provision for identifying the bicycle's owner. Once stored,
a bicycle left in the care of an attendant(s) shall be accessible only to the attendant(s),
with the storage location not necessarily in the same location as the pick-up and drop-off
point.
BICYCLE SHARE DOCK. A device designed to receive a bicycle for locked storage
as part of a system that directly rents bicycles on a short-term basis.
BICYCLE SHARE SERVICE PROVIDER. An entity operating a system that directly
provides bicycles for rent on a short-term basis.
BICYCLE SHARE STATION. A combination of multiple bicycle share docks,
automated payment equipment, and related equipment associated with bicycle share.
BUS STATION. A bus stop that serves more than one bus route, provides one or
more off-road bus bays , and provides one or more passenger services or amenities, such
as ticketing , restrooms. waiting area , or food concession; or a bus stop located along an
exclusive right-of-way closed to private motor veh icles or along High Occupancy Vehicle
or High Occupancy Toll lanes along a limited-access highway.
Section 2. Subdivision 4 of Subsection A of Section 12 .21 of the Los Angeles
Municipal Code is amended to read :
4. Off-Street Automobile Parking Requirements. (Amended by Ord. No.
182,386, Eff. 3/13/13.) A garage or an off-street automobile parking area shall be
provided in connection with and at the time of the erection of each of the buildings or
structures hereinafter specified , or at the time such buildings or structures are altered ,
enlarged , converted or increased in capacity by the addition of dwelling units, guest
rooms, beds for institutions, floor area or seating capacity. The parking space capacity
required in said garage or parking area shall be determined by the amount of dwelling
units, guest rooms , beds for institutions, floor area or seats so provided , and said garage
or parking area shall be maintained thereafter in connection with such buildings or
structures.
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New or existing automobile parking spaces required by the Code for all uses may
be replaced by bicycle parking at a ratio of one standard or compact automobile parking
space for every four required or non-required bicycle parking spaces provided, so long as
the number of compact stalls remains in compliance with Section 12.21.A.5(c) of this
Code. In cases in which additional bicycle parking spaces are required as a result of an
addition, the total number of bicycle parking spaces shall determine the number of
automobile parking spaces eligible to be replaced . Notwithstanding the foregoing, no
more than 20 percent of the required automobile parking spaces for nonresidential uses
shall be replaced at a site. Automobile parking spaces for nonresidential projects or
buildings located within 1,500 feet of a portal of a fixed rail transit station, bus station, or
other similar transit facility, as defined by Section 12.24.Y., may replace up to 30 percent
of the required automobile parking spaces with bicycle parking. For buildings with less
than 20 required automobile parking spaces, automobile parking spaces may be replaced
subject to the limits described in this Subdivision , not to exceed a total of 4 parking spaces
replaced. up to 4 parking spaces may be replaced.
Residential buildings, including hotels, motels and apartment hotels, may
replace 10 percent of the required automobile parking with bicycle parking. Automobile
parking spaces for residential projects or buildings located within 1,500 feet of a portal of
a fixed rail transit station, bus station, or other similar transit facility, as defined by
Section 12.24.Y., may replace up to 15 percent of the required automobile parking spaces
with bicycle parking. If a residential building has applied for and Includes at least the
minimum number of restricted affordable units to receivgee a density bonus under
Section 12.22.A.25, 30 percent of the required automobile parking may be replaced. In
such cases, the replacement of automobile parking with bicycle parking shall be
implemented in lieu ofthe parking options in Section 12.22.A.25 (d).
For the purposes of this Subdivision, the 1,500-foot distance shall be measured
horizontally along the streets between the subject property and the transit facility, except
that where the transit facility is located adjacent to an alley, public walk or private
easement which is easily usable for pedestrian travel between the transit facility and the
subject property, the 1,500-foot distance may be measured along said alley, walk or
easement.
Bicycle parking installed pursuant to this Section may be installed in existing
automobile parking spaces and shall not be considered to violate the maintenance of
existing parking as defined by Section 12.21.A.4.(m). The ratio of short-to long-term
bicycle parking provided for pursuant to this Section shall be provided in accordance with
the requirements set forth for each use as defined by Section 12.21.A.16.(a). If additional
bicycle parking is provided beyond what is required by Section12.21 .A.16., including
cases where no bicycle parking is required , the ratio of short-term to long-term bicycle
parking provided may be determined by the business or property owner.
Section 3. Subdivision 16 of Subsection A of Section 12.21 of the Los Angeles
Municipal Code is amended to read:
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16. Bicycle Parking and Shower Facilities. (Amended by Ord. No. 182,386,
Eff. 3/13/13.) Parking spaces for bicycles and facilities for employee showers and lockers
shall be provided for new development and additions that increase the floor area of a
building as follows:
(a) Land Uses.
(1) Residential.
(i) Dwelling Units. For all residential buildings other than hotels and
motels containing more than three dwelling units or more than five guest
rooms, long-and short-term bicycle parking shall be provided. Long-term
bicycle parking shall be provided at a rate of one per dwelling unit or guest
roem. In addition, short-term bicycle parking shall be provided at a rate of
one per ten dwelling units or guest rooms. In such cases, a minimum of two
short-term bicycle parking spaces shall be provided.
(i) In instances 'Nhere a building may contain both di..velling units and guest
rooms, the sum of dwelling units and guest rooms shall be used to
determine the amount of long and short term parking . Any combination
that results in more than five ,combined dv1elling units and guest rooms will
require bicycle parking .
(#2) Developments such as townhouses that include individually
accessed private garages for each unit shall not be required to
provide long-term bicycle parking .
(b) Required long-term bicycle parking for eldercare housinq,
whether or not the housing is part of an eldercare facility, shall be 0.5
spaces per dwelling unit for Senior Independent Housing and
Assisted Living Care Housing and 0.2 spaces per guest bed for
Skilled Nursing Care Housing and Alzheimer's/Dementia Care
Housing.
(c) Required short-term bicycle parking for eldercare housing ,
whether or not the housing is part of an eldercare facility, shall be
0.25 spaces per dwelling unit for Senior Independent Housing and
Assisted Living Care Housing and 0.1 spaces per guest bed for
Skilled Nursing Care Housing and Alzheimer's/Dementia Care
Ho using.
(ii) Guest Rooms. For all hotels, motels, and apartment hotels containing
more than five guest rooms. long-and short-term bicycle parking shall be
provided . Long-term bicycle parking shall be provided at a rate of one per
ten guest rooms. In addition, short-term bicycle parkin g shall be provided at
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a rate of one per ten guest rooms. A minimum of two long-term and two
short-term bicycle parkin g spaces shall be provided .
(iii) In instances where a building may contain both dwelling units and
guest rooms, the total amount of bicycle parking required for all dwelling
units shall be required in addition to the tota l amount of bicycle parking
required for all guest rooms. Any combination that resu lts in more than five
combined dwelling units and guest roo ms will require bicycle parking.
(2) Commercial, Institutional, and Industrial Uses. For all commercial,
institutional, and industrial uses that require automobile parking under
Subsections 12.21 A.4.(c), (d), (e), and (f), short-and long-term bicycle parking
shall be provided as per Table 12.21 A.16.(a)(2).
(i) For uses listed in Table 12.21 A.16.(a)(2) a minimum of 2 short-term
and 2 long-term bicycle parking spaces shall be provided.
(ii) After the first 100 bicycle parking spaces are provided for uses listed
in Table 12.21 A.16.(a)(2), additional spaces may be provided at the
minimum required by the Los Angeles Green Building Code Article
99.05.106.4California Green Building Standards Code Section 5.106.4.
Table 12.21 A.16.(a)(2)
Required Bicycle Parking SP.aces per Building Floor Area as Defined under
t
Section 12.~ nS ~(~
\JI 5
r Short-term Bicycle Long-term Bicycle Land Use Parking -Parking
Commercial Uses
Office 1per10,000 sq. ft. 1 per 5,000 sq. ft.
(minimum 2) (minimum 2)
Warehouse 1 per 10,000 sq . ft. 1 per 10 ,000 sq. ft.
(minimum 2) (minimum 2)
Health Clubs 1 per 2,000 sq. ft. 1 per 2,000 sq . ft.
(minimum 2) (minimum 2)
Restaurants and 1 per 2,000 sq. ft . 1 per 2,000 sq . ft.
Bars, General (minimum 2) (minimum 2)
Restaurant, Small
(floor area less than 2 per restaurant 2 per restaurant
1,000 sq. ft.)
Retail Stores, 1 per 2,000 sq. ft. 1 per 2,000 sq. ft.
General (minimum 2) (minimum 2)
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Retail, Furniture 1 per 10,000 sq. ft. 1 per 10,000 sq. ft.
Stores (minimum 2) (minimum 2)
1 per 500 square feet 1 per 1,000 square
Trade Schools, or 1 per 50 fixed seats feet or 1 per 100 fixed
Private Universities, seats whichever is
and Private Colleges whichever is greater greater (minimum 2) (minimum 2)
1 per 20 guest rooms 1 per 20 guest rooms Hotels and Hostels (minimum 2) (minimum 2)
All other Commercial 1 per 10,000 sq. ft. 1per10,000 sq. ft.
Uses (minimum 2) (minimum 2)
Institutional Uses
1 per 10,000 sq . ft. 1 per 5,000 sq. ft. -,_
All Institutional Uses (minimum 2) (minimum 2) -I
lndustri~I Uses \ \ • •
All Industrial Uses 1per10,000 sq. ft. 1 per 10,000 sq . ft.
, (minimum 2) (minimum 2)
' ( 1 ' Other Uses ..
1 per 350 square feet 1 per. 700 square feet
or 1 per 50 fixed seats or 1 per 100 fixed
Auditoriums seats whichever is whichever is greater l greater (minimum 2) (minimum 2) --"' ., '<,., "
Private Elementary
Schools, Private 4 per classroom 1 per 10 classrooms
High Schools, and (minimum 2) (minimum 2)
Charter Schools
(3) Combination of Uses. Where there is a combination of uses on a
lot, the number of bicycle parking spaces required shall be the sum of
the requirements of the various uses. The exceptions provided in
Section 12.21 A.4.U) for automobile parking shall also apply to bicycle
parking .
(4) City Owned and Leased Buildings and Parking Lots. In all buildings or
parking lots used by the City of Los Angeles for government purposes,
including government office buildings, both short-term and long-term bicycle
parking shall be provided at a rate of 10 percent of the required parking
available on the site. However, short-and long-term bicycle parking shall be
no less than five spaces each for the entire site.
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Buildings and lots owned by the City of Los Angeles that are leased for private
uses shall meet the bicycle parking required for commercial uses as detailed
in Table 12.21 A.16 .(a)(2).
(5) Parks. In Neighborhood Recreation Sites, Community Recreation Sites,
Regional Parks, and School Playgrounds, as defined in Section 1 of the Service
Systems Element -Public Recreation Plan of the City's General Plan, short-
term bicycle parking shall be provided at a rate of 10 percent of the required
automobile parking with a minimum of 5 short-term bicycle parking spaces. In
Neighborhood Recreation Sites, Community Recreation Sites, Regional Parks,
and School Playgrounds where no automobile parking is provided , at least 5
short-term bicycle parking spaces will be provided, except that in park space of
less than 2 acres in which there are no recreational facilities requiring building
permits, no short-term bicycle parking shall be required. Long-term bicycle
parking shall be provided as required in the California Green Building
Standards Code.S ection 5.106.4Green Building Code /\rticle 99.05 .1 06.4 .
(6) Unmanned Facilities. No bicycle parking shall be required for unmanned
facilities, such as stand-alone public restrooms in parks or unmanned cellular
antenna facilities .
(b) Fractions. When tlie application of these regulations results in the
requirement of a fractional bicycle space, any fraction up to and including one-half
may be disregarded , and any fraction..over one-half shall be construed as requiring
one bicycle parking space.
(c) Change ofUse. Buildings undergoing a change of use shall not be required
to provide bicycle parking. This includes adaptive reuse projects pursuant to
Section 12.22 A.26.
(d) Bicycle Parking Facility Requirements.
(1) Short-Term Bicycle Parking. Short-term bicycle parking shall consist of
bicycle racks that support the bicycle frame at two points. Racks that support
only the wheel of the bicycle are not permissible.
(i) Racks shall allow for the bicycle frame and at least one wheel to be
locked to the racks.
(ii) The bicycle rack shall allow for the use of a cable as well as a U-
shaped lock.
(iii) If bicycles can be locked to each side of the rack, each side shall be
counted toward a required space.
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(iv) Racks shall be securely anchored to a permanent surface.
(v) If more than 20 short-term bicycle parking spaces are provided, at
least 50 percent shall be covered by a roof or overhang.
(2) Long-Term Bicycle Parking. Long-term bicycle parking shall be secured
from the general public and enclosed on all sides and protect bicycles from
inclement weather.
(i) Acceptable examples of long-term bicycle parking include bicycle
lockers, bicycle rooms, bicycle cages, or commercially operated attended
bicycle facilities.
(ii) Except in the case of lockers and commercially operated attended
bicycle parking, all long-term parking shall provide a means of securing
the bicycle frame at two points to a securely anchored rack.
(3) Bicycle Share Stations.
ill_ Bicycle share stations shall comply with any and all requirements for
bicycle share stations established by the Department of Transportation.
(ii) Bicycle share stations shall be exempt from the requirements in
Sections 12.21.A.16.(d)(1) and (2).
(e) Design Standards.
(1) Dimensions.
(i) Each bicycle parking space shall be a minimum six feet (72 inches) in
length .
(-ig) Long-term bicycle parking may be mounted so that the bicycle
is stored in a vertical fashion. In such cases, devices that hold the
bicycle upright by wheel contact shall hold at least 180 degrees of
wheel arc. In such cases, devices that hold the bicycle by the wheel
shall be designed so as to adequately support the bicycle without
damaging the wheels. Bicycle parking installed vertically shall be a
minimum of 4 feet (48 inches) deep and six feet (72 inches) in height.
(b) Long-term or short-term bicycle pa rking may be mounted so that
bicycles are stored in a stacked, two-tier layout, provided that such
parking is primarily an attended bicycle facility where facility staff
parks the bicycles. or such racks provide mechanical assistance for
lifting the bicycle.
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(c) In all cases where bicycles are stored horizontally, devices that
hold the bicycle upright by wheel co ntact shall hold at least 180
degrees of wheel arc.
(ii) Short-term bicycle parking spaces shall be a minimum of two feet (24
inches) wide.
(+2) Individual racks installed side by side to one another that allow
bicycles to be locked to either side of the rack shall be spaced a
minimum of 30 inches on center.
(2.Q) Racks installed parallel to walls shall be a minimum of 30 inches
from the wall, with the exception that bicycle parking spaces that
provide a tray or channel into which the bicycle wheels may be
inserted may be placed a minimum of 20 inches from the wall, or 14
inches from the wall if such spaces are on the upper level of a
stacked, two-tier rack.
(c) Bicycle parking spaces arranged in a vertically staggered layout
that permits bicycl es to be placed in and removed from each individual
space without interference from bicycles in adjoining -spaces may be
spaced a minimum of 16 inches on center.
(iii) Long-term bicycle parking spaces shall be a minimum of 18 inches
wft!esized so as to permit safe, efficient, and convenient access to each
individual bicycle parking space without interference from bicycles in
adjoining spaces, as described below-:~
(+2) Individual racks installed side by side to one another within
bicycle rooms or bicycle cages that allow bicycles to be locked to
either side of the rack shall be spaced a minimum of 30 inches on
center.-:
(2.Q) Racks installed parallel to walls shall be a minimum of 30 inches
from the wall, with the exception that bicycle parking spaces that
provide a tray into which the bicycle wheels may be inserted may be
placed a minimum of 20 inches from the wall, or 14 inches from the
wall if such spaces are on the upper level of a stacked, two-tier rack.
(~_g) _Triangular lockers with varying widths may be used so long as
the opening is at least two feet (24 inches) wide.
(d) Bicycle parking spaces arranged in a vertically staggered layout
that permits bicycles to be placed in and removed from each individual
space without interference from bicycles in adjoining spaces may be
spaced a minimum of 16 inches on center.
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(4g) If more than 20 long-term bicycle parking spaces are provided,
a workspace of 100 square feet shall be provided adjacent to the long-
term bicycle parking to allow bicyclists to maintain their bicycles.,. ...
except that in cases where long-term bicycle parking is provided in
more than one location, a single workspace may be provided adjacent
to the location with the greatest number of long-term bicycle parking
spaces.
(iv) For single-tiered bicycle parking , min imum headroom of seven feet
(84 inches) shall be provided. For facilities where two tiers of bicycle
parking are installed one above another, minimum headroom of four feet
(48 inches) shall be provided for each tier.
(v) Bicycle parking spaces shall be separated from automobile parking
spaces or aisles by a wall , fence, or curb or by at least five feet of open
space marked to prohibit parking.
(4-.E.) Where bicycle parking is adjacent to accessible automobile
parking , aisles or loading areas provided for accessible spaces may
count towards the open space requirement for bicycle parking so
long as they are immediately adjacent to the bicycle parking.
(2) Siting Requirements.
(i) Location. Required bicycle parking shall be provided on the same lot
as the use for which it is intended to serve, or in a parking facility serving
that use. Bicycle parking shall be located so as to allow bicyclists safe and
convenient access to and from the site. Bicyclists shall not be required to
rely on stairways or escalators for access or to share access with motor
veh icles. Elevators providing access fo r bicyclists shall be sized to
accommodate standard adult bicycle dimensions with both wheels on the
floor (at least 6 feet by 2 feet).
(ii) Unreasonable Rules Prohibited. A building, lot, or garage shall not
establish unreasonable rules that interfere with the ability of bicyclists to
safely and conveniently access bicycle parking. Such rules include hours
of operation that are shorter than those of the building or those of the
automobile parking, prohibitions on walking of bicycles in pedestrian areas
that provide access to bicycle parking, and prohibitions on bicycles in
elevators where elevators are used to provide access to bicycle parking.
None of the provisions of this section shall be interpreted to prohibit
property owners from requiring bicycles to be walked in pedestrian-only
areas.
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(«iii) Short-Term Bicycle Parking. Short-term bicycle parking shall be
located so as to provide safe and convenient access to visitors. For new
construction, short-term bicycle parking shall be located outside
buildings. For new or existing buildings where exterior space is
inadequate, short-term bicycle parking may be located inside the building
or on the level of the parking garage closest to the ground floor with a
direct access to a public street.
(a) For new developments, short-term bicycle parking shall be
located to maximize visibility from the main.£ pedestrian entrance. For
new or existing buildings, where short-term bicycle parking is located
within buildings or parking garages, signage is required at each
building entrance as per Section 12.21 A.16.(d)(4).
(b) Short-term bicycle parking spaces shall be located no farther
than 50 feet of walking distance from a maffi-pedestrian entrance or
the walking distance from a main pedestrian entrance to the nearest
nondisabled off-street automobile parking space, whichever is closer.
(c) For buildings with more than one maffi-pedestrian entrance, short
term bicycle parking shall be ~distributed evenlyin approximately
equal proportions among all maffi-pedestrian entrances. In buildings
with three or more pedestrian entrances, no more than 50 percent of
all short term bicycle parking spaces shall be assigned to a single
pedestrian entrance.
(+Hiv) Long-Term Bicycle Parking. Long-term bicycle parking spaces
shall be not be provided except in one of the following locations, or in a
combination thereof:
(a) On the ground floor within 100 feet of the major entrance to
the lobby. There shall be safe and convenient access between the
public right-of-way, the bicycle parking space, and the lobby area.
(b) In the off-street automobile parking area, subject to the
following limitations:
(1) Long-term bicycle parking inside a parking garage shall
be no more than 200 feet from a pedestrian entrance to the
main building, and located so as to provide reasonably
convenient access from the bicycle parking to the nearest
walkway, ramp, or elevator providing access to the building .
(2) Long-term bicycle parking inside a parking garage shall
be located within the space available on the building's
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pedestrian entry level, after required handicapped-accessible
parking stalls and other required elements have been provided .
Remaining long-term bicycle parking may be provided on other
levels of the parking garage in accordance with the provisions
of this Sub-subparagraph .
(c) One level above or below the ground floor. within 100 feet of
the elevator, ramp , walkway, or other building entrance on that story.
In such cases, elevator or ramp access to the building shall be
provided.
(d) Residential long-term bicycle parking may be provided in
common storage facilities on residential floors in accordance with
Sections 12.21.A 16.(d) and (e). If residential long-term bicycle
parking is provided on residential floors. the amount of bicycle
parking on each floor shall match or exceed the number of dwelling
units on the same fl oor.
Long term bicycle parking shall be located in such a manner to
allowaccess for bicyclists entering and leaving the site.
(a) Long term bicycle parking inside a parking garage shall be
located along the shortest walking distance to the nearest the
building from the parking garage-:-
(b) Long term bicycle parking inside a parking garage shall be
located on the level of the parking garage closest to the ground
floorwith, and must provide direct access to a public street.
fil Bicycle Share Station Docks. Bicycle share station docks counted
toward providing the required sh ort-term bicycle parking spaces as
permitted in Section 12.21.A.16.(f)(3) shall conform to Sections
12.2 1.A.16 (e)(2)(i) and (e)(2)(iii)(a) and (b)
(wvi) Combination of Uses. Where there is a combination of uses on a
lot, long-term bicycle parking sf:latt-~be provided in one or more
separate bicycle parking facil ities within 200 feet of each use. when a
separate pedestrian entrance is provided for each use . In these cases,
bicycle parking shall be located so that it is conveniently accessible for
each use.
(vvii) Multiple Buildings. Fo r a development site with multiple buildings,
required bicycle parking sRa+l-may be sited in one or more smaller bicycle
parking facilities within 200 feet of each building. located near the
pedestrian entries for each building, rather than in one centralized facility
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in accordance with the rules for locating bicycle parking provided in this
Paragraph .
(viii) Attended Bicycle Parking Service. Where short-term or long-term
bicycle parking is provided by means of an Attended Bicycle Parking
Service, the pick-up and drop-off location shall either comply with the
siting requirements of this Subparagraph (2) or be co-located with any
valet automobile parking pick-up or drop-off location provided on the same
site for the subject use. Where such a facility is provided . the area where
bicycles are actually stored need not comply with the siting requirements
of this Subpa ragraph (2). In addition. the pick-up and drop-off location for
an Attended Bicycle Parking Service need not comply with the siting
req uirements for combinations of uses or multiple buildings .
(3) Lighting. Adequate lighting shall be provided to ensure safe access to
bicycle parking facilities in accordance with Section 12.21 A.5.(k).
(4) Signage. Where bicycle parking is not clearly visible from the street,
legible reflectorized signs shall be permanently posted at the street entrances
to each site indicating the availability and location of bicycle parking within the
site. :A.II signs must comply with Section 14.4.7.
(f) Additional Requirements and Allowances.
(i) Short-term bicycle parking spaces located immediately in front of a
site within the public right-of-way may be counted towards the short-term
bicycle parking requirements of said site .
(ii) Business operators or property owners may install and maintain their
own racks within the public right-of-way unless a City owned rack already
exists.
(a) Business operators or property owners are responsible for
applying for a permit with the Bureau of Engineering to install short-
term bicycle parking within the public right-of-way. A Bureau of
Engineering permit may be issued only after the business operator or
property owner receives issuance of plan approval or a permit by the
Department of Transportation pursuant to LAMC Section 85 .04.
(b) All bicycle parking installed in this manner shall meet the rules
and regulations set out by the Bureau of Engineering Standard Plan
S-671 .
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(c) Business operators or property owners who choose to install
bicycle parking within the public right-of-way are responsible for
maintaining the racks according to the standards set forth in a
Covenant Maintenance Agreement with the Department of
Transportation.
(2) Bicycle Corrals.
(i) City-funded Bicycle Corrals. Any site located within 500 feet of a
City funded bicycle corral may count up to 4 bicycle parking spaces
towards their required short-term bicycle parking spaces.
(ii) Bicycle Corral Parking Incentive Program. Business operators or
property owners may submit an application to the Department of
Transportation to install and maintain their own bicycle corrals
immediately in front of their property in the public right-of-way.
(a) Businesses or property owners who do so may count all the
bicycle parking within the bicycle corral towards their required number
of short-term bicycle parking spaces. In such cases, short-term
bicycle parking installed in such a manner shall not be counted
towards the bicycle parking requirements of surrounding businesses.
(b) Business operators or property owners shall pay the construction
and maintenance costs of building said bicycle corrals.
(c) Multiple businesses or property owners may submit an
application to the Department of Transportation's Bicycle Program as
a group and split the costs to construct and maintain the corral.
(1) In such cases , a single business shall be responsible fo r
assuming the maintenance responsibilities detailed in a
Covenant Maintenance Agreement as outlined below.
(2) The business responsible for maintaining the bicycle corral
may count the full amount of bicycle parking in the corral towards
its short-term bicycle parking requirements.
(3) All other businesses may count up to half of the bicycle
parking spaces in the corral towards their required short-term
bicycle parking spaces so long as they provide a financial
contribution.
(d) Business operators or property owners shall be responsible for
applying for a permit with the Bureau of Engineering to install bicycle
corrals within the public right-of-way.
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(e) Business operators or property owners who choose to install
bicycle corrals within the public right-of-way shall be responsible for
maintaining the racks according to the standards set forth in a
Covenant Maintenance Agreement with the Department of
Transportation.
(f) If, for any reason, the responsibility for maintaining a bicycle corral
is returned to the City of Los Angeles, it shall be considered a City
funded bicycle corral.
(iii) If, for any reason, the City determines that a bicycle corral must be
removed, business owners shall no longer be able to count the spaces
removed toward their required bicycle parking. In such cases, said
businesses shall be required to provide any bicycle spaces lost in the
removal of the corral. Failure to comply may result in the revocation of a
business's Certificate of Occupancy and a fine for Code Violation.
(3) Bicycle Share Stations.
ill Business operators or property owners may allow a bicycle share
service provider to install acne or more bicycle share stations on their
property. provided that such bicycle share station(s) shall be part of a
bicycle share system approved by the Department of Transportation and
comply with any and all location criteria established by the Department of
Transportation for bicycle share stations.
(ii) Any site within 100 feet of a bicycle share station located in the public
right-of-way or on the same lot may count up to 4 bicycle share docks
toward the required number of short-term bicycle parking spaces for a
building or buildings on the same lot, not to exceed 10 percent of the total
number of short-term bicycle parking spaces required for the subject site.
(iii) Residential and non-residential uses that incorporate a bicycle share
station on the same lot may replace a percentage of the required
automobile parking spaces with bicycle parking spaces in a manner
consistent with the limitations and replacement ratio established in
Section 12.21.A.4.
(iv) Residential uses that incorporate a bicycle share station on the same
lot may replace a percentage of the req uired automobile parking spaces
with bicycle parking spaces in a manner consistent with the limitations and
replacement ratio established in Section 12.21.A.4.
(v) If, for any reason, bicycle share docks are removed, the associated
land uses may no longer count the docks removed toward required bicycle
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parking and shall be required to replace the number of docks formerly
counted toward required bicycle parking with an equivalent number of
bicycle parking spaces.
(J1) Showers and Personal Lockers. Showers and personal lockers shall
be provided as required per LAMC Section 91 .6307. Personal lockers shall
only be required for long-term bicycle parking in nonresidential uses. If showers
and personal lockers are provided, such showers and personal lockers shall
remain available for the use of building occupants, residents , employees , or
other individuals arriving by bicycle.
(g) Exceptions. The provisions of this Section do not apply to any of the
following projects, wh ich shall comply with the regulations in effect prior to the
effective date of th is ordinance, as applicable:
(1) Any entitlement application filed and accepted as complete with the
exception of CEQA review prior to the effective date of this ord inance as
determined by the Department of City Planning .
(2) Any project for which the City has approved an entitlement application as
of the effective date of this ordinance but that has not yet submitted plans and
appropriate fees to the Department of Building and Safety for plan check, as
determined by the Department of City Planning .
(3) Any project where plans were accepted by the Department of Building and
Safety per Section 12 .26 A.3.
(h) Alternative Compliance -Director's Authority. The Director of Planning or
the Director's designee shall have initial decision-making authority to approve an
alternative to the design standards specified in Section 12 .21 .A.16.(e)(1) with an
appeal to the Area Planning Commission in accordance with the procedures set
forth in Section 11 .5.7.C.4-6 of this Code . An applicant may request such approval
by submitting an application and paying a filing fee equivalent to that established
for a "Miscellaneous Plan Approval". This fee is set forth in Section 19.01 of this
Code.
(1) Findings. The Director's determination shall include written findings in
support of the decision. In order to grant approval of the alternative design, the
Director must find that the dimensions. position. security. and spacing allow for
safe and reasonably accessible and convenient short or long-term storage of
bicycles for the anticipated users of the bicycle parking. and that the proposed
design meets the needs of bicyclists at least as effectively as the requirements
of Section 12.21.A.16.(e).(1 ).
Section 4. Subsection C of Section 12.26 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code is
amended to read :
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C. Parking Facility Modification. The Superintendent of Building or the
Superintenden t's desi gnee may grant slight modifications in the requirements of
Sections 12.21A.5 and 12.12.A.16 of this Code if it is impractical to apply the design
criteria set forth therein due to the unusual topography, peculiar shape of location of the
lot, or where parking angles are less than 40 degrees. The Superintendent of Building
may also grant slight modifications in such requirements where such modifications will
improve the design or functioning of the parking area or garage , or where attendant
parking is ensured to his or her satisfaction .
Section 6. The City Clerk shall certify, etc.
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LAND USE FINDINGS
The City Planning Department recommends that the City Planning Commission , in
accordance with Charter Section 558, find:
1. In accordance with Charter Section 556, the proposed ordinance (Appendix A) is in
substantial conformance with the purposes, intent and provisions of the General Plan in
that it is in substantial conformance with the purposes, intent, and provisions of the
Mobility Plan 2035, which serves as the Mobility Element of the City's General Plan. The
proposed ordinance (Appendix A) addresses and supports Mobility Plan 2035 policy 3.1
Access for All by recognizing bicycling as an integral component of the city's
transportation system and refining regulations to ensure that adequate bicycle parking is
provided in new and enlarged buildings; policy 3.8 Bicycle Parking by refining regulations
to ensure that bicycle parking is secure, convenient and well-maintained ; 4.8
Transportation Demand Management Strategies by refining regulations designed to
encourage bicycle trips and reduce dependence on single-occupancy vehicles,
particularly through expanding the range of projects eligible to replace greater amounts
of automobile parking with bicycle parking; 4.13 Parking and Land Use Management by
expanding the range of projects eligible to replace greater amounts of automobile parking
with bicycle parking, thus balancing off-street parking supply with the transportation
objective of encouraging bicycle trips; 5.1 Sustainable Transportation by encouraging
bicycling as part of a sustainable transportation system that promotes environmental and
public health; and 5.2 Vehicle Miles Traveled by offering bicycling as a more attractive
alternative to driving through the provision of convenient and secure bicycle parking along
with reduced automobile parking.
2. In accordance with Charter Section 558 (b)(2), the proposed ordinance (Appendix A)
will be in conformity with public necessity, convenience, general welfare and good zoning
practice in that it will provide bicycle parking and increased access for bicyclists in most
new developments and additions, and will enact refinements to existing regulations that
afford builders of new and enlarged buildings more flexibility in providing bicycle parking
to their building occupants.
Providing bicycle parking facilities and expanding the range of projects eligible for greater
replacement of automobile parking will encourage bicycling as an alternative to the private
automobile, which addresses issues 8.1 and 8.2 of the General Plan Framework that
state, "Transportation policy needs to ensure that basic accessibility needs are met," and
"These strategies require significant investments in rail and bus transit, as well as public
policies to encourage shifts away from the single-occupant automobile to other choices ."
In accordance with the City Planning Commission policy, "Do Real Planning", the
proposed ordinance (Appendix A) is in substantial conformance with the intent and
purpose of item 12 to revisit our "one size fits all " suburban parking standards, the
proposed ordinance (Appendix A) allows for the substitution of a limited amount of
automobile parking for bicycle parking and introduces greater flexibility in the location and
design of bicycle parking . This allowance will give business owners flexibility when
undergoing a change of use where limited space is available for automobile parking .
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Likewise, this allowance will give developers a limited amount of flexibility when designing
new green buildings that are "health conscious and environmentally friendly" which is in
conformance with item 7 "Produce green buildings ."
ENVIRONMENTAL FINDING
In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), an Addendum to
the Negative Declaration published on February 10, 2011 has been prepared. Providing
bicycle parking supports environmental goals by encouraging bicycling and shifting trips
away from automobiles. On all measures the proposed ordinance (Appendix A) will have
either no impact or a less than significant effect on the environment.
ENV-2011 -310-ND
Addendum to Initial Study/Negative Declaration ENV-2011-310-ND
Prepared by Department of City Planning February 22 , 2017
1.0 Introduction
Page 1
This environmental document is an Addendum to the Initial Study/Negative Declaration
(Negative Declaration) for City of Los Angeles Ordinance No. 182,386, which amended
Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Sections 12.03, 12.21 , and 12.21 .1 (Bicycle Parking
Ordinance or Ordinance) concerning the provision , siting, and design of short-term bicycle
parking in all new developments, major remodels, buildings undergoing change of use,
and parking lots undergoing renovation to meet accessibility requirements. The
Ordinance and Negative Declaration were adopted by the City Council and the Ordinance
became effective March 13, 2013. Since adoption of the Ord inance in 2013, the City of
Los Angeles ("City") has become aware of the need for certain refinements to the March
13, 2013 ordinance. The refinements, which will take the form of a new amendment
(Amendments) to the LAMC , are addressed in this Addendum. As demonstrated in this
Addendum and pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15162 and 15164, no substantial
revisions are required to the Negative Declaration and no subsequent environmental
impact report or negative declaration is required for approval of the Amendments.
1.1 Background
The Negative Declaration was prepared to address potential impacts of the Bicycle
Parking Ordinance, which amended the LAMC to :
• Require bicycle parking spaces for new multi-family residential developments;
• Define acceptable locations for bicycle parking;
• Req uire that both short-term and long-term bicycle parking be provided ;
• Allow for the placement of bicycle corrals in the public right of way, and establish
criteria for bicycle co rrals to be counted toward the required short-term bicycle
parking for adjacent properties and businesses;
• Modify the criteria by which bicycle parking spaces may be counted toward the
number of required automobile parking spaces; and
• Increase bicycle parking requirements for all new developments, major remodels,
bu ildings undergoing change of use, and parking lots undergoing renovation to
meet accessibility requirements .
The Negative Declaration evaluated potential environmental effects on aesthetics,
agriculture and forest resources, air quality, biological resources , cultural resources ,
geology and soils, greenhouse gas emissions, hazards and hazardous materials,
hydrology and water quality, land use and planning, mineral resources, noise, population
and housing , public services, recreation , transportation and traffic, utilities and service
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systems, and mandatory findings of significance. The Negative Declaration found that the
2013 ordinance would have no impact with respect to any of these environmental factors.
Since the adoption of the Negative Declaration, the City has become aware of the need
for certain revisions to the Bicycle Parking Ordinance , including, but not limited to , the
following:
• Define certain terms that were not defined in the 2013 ordinance ;
• Provide a greater variety of methods for meeting bicycle parking requirements;
• Provide more clarity and flexibility in the design and siting of short-term and long-
term bicycle parking ;
• Address lower demand for bicycle parking in certain housing types, such as senior
housing and hotels/motels;
• Address ambiguities in the applicability of provisions allowing bicycle parking to
replace automobile parking, and clarify how these provisions interact with other
parking-based incentives; and
• Minor edits and clarifications.
These refinements to the Bicycle Parking Ordinance would be made through a further
amendment to Sections 12.03 and 12.21 of the LAMC. The refinements are detailed in
Section 2.2 of this document and are the subject of this Addendum.
1.2 Purpose of Addendum to the IS/ND
Section 15164 provides the City may prepare an addendum to an adopted negative
declaration if only minor technical changes or additions are necessary or none of the
conditions described in Section 15162 calling for the preparation of a subsequent EIR or
negative declaration have occurred.
Section 15162 of the State CEQA Guidelines identifies the circumstances that
necessitate the preparation of a subsequent EIR. When an EIR has been certified or a
negative declaration adopted for a project, no subsequent EIR shall be prepared for that
project unless the lead agency determines, on the basis of substantial evidence in the
light of the whole record , one or more of the following:
(1) Substantial changes are proposed in the project which will require major
revisions of the previous EIR or Negative Declaration due to the involvement
of new significant environmental effects or a substantial increase in the severity
of previously identified significant effects; or
(2) Substantial changes occur with respect to the circumstances under which the
project is undertaken which will require major revisions of the previous EIR or
Negative Declaration due to the involvement of new significant environmental
effects or a substantial increase in the severity of previously identified
significant effects; or
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(3) New information of substantial importance, which was not known and could not
have been known , with the exercise of reasonable diligence at the time the
previous EIR was certified as complete or the Negative Declaration was
adopted, shows any of the following:
(A) The project will have one or more significant effects not discussed in the
previous EIR or Negative Declaration ;
(B) Significant effects previously examined will be substantially more severe
than shown in the previous EIR;
(C) Mitigation measures or alternatives previously found not to be feasible
would in fact be feasible, and would substantially reduce one or more
significant effects of the project, but the project proponents decline to adopt
the mitigation measure or alternative ; or
(D) Mitigation measures or alternatives which are considerably different from
those analyzed in the previous EIR would substantially reduce one or more
significant effects on the environment, but the project proponents decline to
adopt the mitigation measure or alternative.
Based on the above rules , if none of the conditions in Section 15162 are met, the City
may prepare an addendum to a previously adopted negative declaration. The following
analysis is provided to comply with the requirement in CEQA Guidelines, Section
15164(e) to provide "a brief explanation of the decision not to prepare a subsequent
Negative Declaration or EIR pursuant to Section 15162.
Based upon the information provided in Section 3.0 of this document, the Amendments
to the Bicycle Parking Ordinance will not result in the need for any major revisions to the
Negative Declaration due to the involvement of new significant impacts. Therefore, an
Addendum is appropriate , and this Addendum has been prepared to comply with CEQA
to provide an explanation for not preparing a subsequent EIR or negative declaration with
supporting substantial evidence.
1.3 Conclusions
This Addendum addresses the potential for environmental effects associated with
Amendments to the approved project, the Bicycle Parking Ord inance. The conclusions of
the analysis in this Addendum remain consistent with those made in the IS/ND.
Project Description
1.4 Location and Setting
The proposed refinements to the approved Project will take the form of an amendment to
the Los Angeles Municipal Code, and will be applicable throughout the City of Los
Angeles.
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1.5 Modifications Since IS/ND Adoption
The IS/ND for the Bicycle Parking Ordinance describes the scope of the 2013 Bicycle
Parking Ordinance, which amended Sections 12.03, 12.21, and 12.21.1 of the LAMC.
The amendments included the following changes :
• Required bicycle parking spaces for new multi-family residential developments;
• Defined acceptable locations for bicycle parking ;
• Required that both short-term and long-term bicycle parking be provided;
• Allowed for the placement of bicycle corrals in the public right of way, and allow
spaces within bicycle corrals to be counted toward the required short-term bicycle
parking for adjacent properties and businesses ;
• Modified the criteria by which bicycle parking spaces may be counted toward the
number of required automobile parking spaces; and
• Increased the amount of bicycle parking required in all new developments, major
remodels, buildings undergoing change of use , and parking lots undergoing
renovation to meet accessibility requirements.
Since the adoption of the March 13, 2013 ordinance, the City has become aware of certain
issues pertaining to the difficulty of some applicants in meeting siting requirements, the
need to account for the role of bicycle share stations in meeting bicycle parking demand,
the need to define certain terms, the differences in auto and bicycle parking demand
inherent in certain types of housing, and various technical errors and inconsistencies in
the Bicycle Parking Ordinance. The refinements currently under consideration would
amend Sections 12.03, 12.21 , and 12 .26 of the LAMC to address these issues, and would
consist of the following changes:
• Provide for the limited use of bicycle share stations to satisfy bicycle parking
requirements;
• Provide for the use of attended bicycle parking facilities , also known as bicycle
valet, to satisfy bicycle parking requirements;
• Refine the location criteria for long-term and short-term bicycle parking;
• Refine the design standards for bicycle parking to accommodate more space-
efficient rack designs;
• Provide for alternative design approval for long-term and short-term bicycle
parking;
• Reduce the long-term and short-term bicycle parking ratios required for Senior
Independent Housing , Assisted Living Care Housing, Skilled Nursing Care
Housing , and Alzheimer's/Dementia Care Housing;
• Simplify the long-term and short-term bicycle parking ratios for hotels and motels;
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• Modify the criteria by which multi-family residential projects containing restricted
affordable units are considered eligible to count bicycle parking spaces toward up
to 30 percent of required auto parking spaces -specifically, by stating that a project
must contain the required number of lower-income units to qualify for a density
bonus, rather than applying for and receiving a density bonus;
• Bring the LAMC into consistency with State Law by implementing the lower
automobile parking ratios specified by AB 744 (2015);
• Allow the Superintendent of Building to grant slight modifications that improve the
design or functioning of automobile or bicycle parking areas; and
• Minor edits and clarifications.
These refinements are technical in nature and constitute the only substantive changes to
the approved Project. The refinements are herein referred to as the "Amendments."
2.0 Environmental Analysis
In preparing this Addendum, the City evaluated the whole of the record , including the
record for the Bicycle Parking Ordinance, the proposed Amendment, and the Negative
Declaration. The City has evaluated all of the revisions proposed in the Amendment and
measured the impacts of those changes against the impact conclusions in the Negative
Declaration . Below is a brief summary of the City's rationale for why an addendum is
appropriate to approve the Amendments.
Aesthetics: The Amendments would not result in additional impacts to aesthetic
resources beyond those identified in the Negative Declaration because neither the 2013
ordinance nor the proposed refinements would change how existing regulations govern
building heights, allowed land uses, or development intensities in neighborhoods and
communities. The space required for bicycle parking is minimal (12 square feet per
bicycle, compared to 114 to 221 square feet per automobile parking space). The
proposed refinements would only minimally modify the number and ratio of required
bicycle parking spaces for a limited range of uses to address cases in which bicycle
parking utilization can be expected to be lower, and in other cases would allow for
additional replacement of automobile parking with bicycle parking in affordable multi-
family housing. Other proposed changes pertain only to the design and placement of
bicycle parking within a development site, and to the limited use of bicycle share docks
toward required bicycle parking. The modified Project itself does not include, nor does it
provide an incentive for, any physical development.
Agriculture and Forest Resources: The Amendments would not result in additional
impacts to agriculture and forest resources beyond those identified in the Negative
Declaration because the proposed refinements will not change how existing regulations
govern allowed land uses or development intensities in neighborhoods and communities.
The modified Project does not permit additional development that could affect agriculture
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or forest resources and pertains only to the provision of bicycle parking within or
associated with proposed development projects.
Air Quality: The Amendments would not result in additional impacts to air quality beyond
those identified in the Negative Declaration, because the proposed refinements would not
induce additional automobile travel in the City of Los Angeles by increasing population
levels or net density. The proposed refinements pertain only to the provision of bicycle
parking within or associated with proposed development projects. Existing City
regulations governing allowed land uses and development intensities would be
unchanged; thus, the proposed refinements would not contribute to population growth in
excess of the levels anticipated by the Air Quality Management Plan.
Biological Resources: The Amendments would not result in additional impacts to
biological resources beyond those identified in the Negative Declaration, because the
proposed refinements pertain only to the provision of bicycle parking within or associated
with proposed development projects and do not promote any added development that
would affect these resources . Existing City regulations governing allowed land uses and
development intensities would be unchanged.
Cultural Resources: The Amendments would not result in additional impacts to cultural
resources beyond those identified in the Negative Declaration. The proposed refinements
pertain only to the provision of bicycle parking within or associated with proposed
development projects and do not alter existing City regulations governing building heights,
allowed land uses and development intensities. The proposed refinements would not
promote any added development and, therefore, does not have the potential to adversely
affect historic, archaeological, or paleontological resources or human remains.
Additionally, in cases where historic structures were to undergo a change of use requiring
bicycle parking, the 2013 ordinance specifies that additional bicycle parking would be
required only if the floor area of such buildings were to increase. Furthermore, the
proposed refinements -specifically, the revised location criteria and alternative design
approval -will allow for even greater flexibility to provide added bicycle parking in such
projects without adversely affecting the historic nature of the existing structure.
Geology and Soils: The Amendments would not result in additional impacts to cultural
resources beyond those identified in the Negative Declarations. The proposed
refinements pertain only to the provision of bicycle parking within or associated with
proposed development projects and do not promote any added development and,
therefore, would not affect geological and soil resources. The proposed refinements will
not change existing City regulations governing building heights, allowed land uses, or
development intensities within the City of Los Angeles.
Greenhouse Gas Emissions: The Amendments would not result in additional
greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions impacts beyond those identified in the Negative
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Declaration because the proposed refinements pertain only to the provision of bicycle
parking within or associated with proposed development projects. The proposed
refinements would only minimally modify the number and ratio of required bicycle parking
spaces for a limited range of uses to address cases in which bicycle parking utilization
can be expected to be lower, and in other cases would allow for additional replacement
of automobile parking with bicycle parking in affordable multi-family housing. Other
proposed changes pertain only to the design and placement of bicycle parking within a
development site, and to the limited use of bicycle share docks toward required bicycle
parking . Finally, the proposed refinements formalize the City's existing efforts to
implement State law by codifying the automobile parking ratios specified in AB 744
(2015). They Amendments are also consistent with the goals and policies of the 2016
SCAG RTP/SCS to encourage other modes of travel. The proposed refinements do not
promote any added development, would not increase population levels or net density in
the City of Los Angeles, and thus would not lead , either directly or indirectly, to the
generation of GHG emissions.
Hazards and Hazardous Materials: The Amendments would not result in additional
hazards and hazardous materials impacts beyond those identified in the Negative
Declaration because the proposed refinements pertain only to the provision of bicycle
parking within or associated with proposed development projects and do not alter the
requirements set forth by the City's Fire and Building Codes. Furthermore, the proposed
refinements would not change existing City regulations governing building heights ,
allowed land uses, or development intensities within the City of Los Angeles. The modified
Project itself does not promote any additional development and , therefore, would not
result in impacts relating to hazards or hazardous materials.
Hydrology and Water Quality: The Amendments would not result in additional hydrology
and water quality impacts beyond those identified in the Negative Declaration because
the proposed refinements pertain only to the provision of bicycle parking within proposed
development projects and do not promote any additional development that would affect
hydrology or water quality. The proposed refinements will not change existing City
regulations governing building heights, allowed land uses, or development intensities
within the City of Los Angeles .
Land Use and Planning: The Amendments would not result in additional land use and
planning impacts beyond those identified in the Negative Declaration because the
proposed refinements pertain only to the provision of bicycle parking within or associated
with proposed development projects and will not change existing City regulations
governing building heights, allowed land uses, or development intensities within the City
of Los Angeles. The space required for bicycle parking is minimal (12 square feet per
bicycle, compared to 114 to 221 square feet per automobile parking space). The
proposed refinements would only minimally modify the number and ratio of required
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bicycle parking spaces for a limited range of uses to address cases in which bicycle
parking utilization can be expected to be lower, and in other cases would allow for
additional replacement of automobile parking with bicycle parking in affordable multi-
family housing. Other proposed changes pertain only to the design and placement of
bicycle parking within a development site, and to the limited use of bicycle share docks
toward required bicycle parking. Additionally, the proposed refinements address some
technical issues by facilitating better-designed bicycle parking and allowing more flexibility
in location criteria. Finally, the proposed refinements formalize the City's existing efforts
to implement State law by codifying the automobile parking ratios specified in AB 7 44
(2015) and are consistent with the policies and goals of the 2016 SCAG RTP/SCS.
Implementation of the proposed refinements will not increase population levels or net
density in the City of Los Angeles.
Mineral Resources: The Amendments would not result in additional land use and
planning impacts beyond those identified in the Negative Declaration because the
proposed refinements pertain only to the provision of bicycle parking within proposed
development projects. The proposed refinements do not promote any physical
development that would affect mineral resources or change development standards in a
way that might affect access to mineral resources. Existing City regulations governing
allowed land uses and development intensities would remain unaltered.
Noise: The Amendments would not result in additional noise impacts beyond those
identified in the Negative Declaration because the proposed refinements do not promote
any additional development and , therefore, would not produce significant noise or
vibration , nor would they change development standards in a way that might allow future
development projects to produce excessive noise or vibration. The proposed refinements
pertain only to the provision of bicycle parking within or associated with proposed
development projects and will not change existing City regulations governing building
heights, allowed land uses, or development intensities within the City of Los Angeles.
Population and Housing: The Amendments would not result in additional population
and housing impacts beyond those identified in the Negative Declaration, because the
proposed refinements pertain only to the provision of bicycle parking within or associated
with proposed development projects and will not change existing City regulations
governing building heights, allowed land uses, or development intensities within the City
of Los Angeles. The proposed refinements do not promote any additional development
or infrastructure projects, and thus would not directly or indirectly induce population
growth or displace any existing residents or housing units . Implementation of the
proposed refinements will not increase population levels or net density in the City of Los
Angeles.
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Public Services: The Amendments would not result in additional impacts to public
services beyond those identified in the Negative Declaration, because the proposed
refinements pertain only to the provision of bicycle parking within proposed development
projects and will not change existing City regulations governing building heights , allowed
land uses , or development intensities within the City of Los Angeles. Bicycle parking can
be provided through numerous applications as described in the 2013 ordinance and the
proposed refinements. All bicycle parking must be installed to meet Building and Fire
Code specifications and thus will not obstruct emergency response or evacuation plans.
By refining location and design criteria and providing for alternative design approval , the
proposed refinements provide even greater flexibility for proposed development projects
to meet bicycle parking requ irements wh ile adhering to applicable safety regulations. The
proposed refinements do not promote any additional development that would affect public
services, nor would it change development standards in a way that might allow future
developments to affect public services. Implementation of the proposed refinements will
not increase population levels or net density in the City of Los Angeles and thus will not
result in a need for new or physically altered governmental facilities.
Recreation: The Amendments would not resu lt in additional impacts to recreation beyond
those identified in the Negative Declaration, because the proposed refinements pertain
only to the provision of bicycle parking within or associated with proposed development
projects and do not promote any added development. The proposed refinements do not
require the provision of additional bicycle parking in recreational facilities and do not
contain any other development standards requiring the construction or alteration of
recreational facilities. Implementation of the proposed refinements will not change
existing City regulations governing allowed land uses or development intensities, will not
increase population levels or net density in the City of Los Angeles, and thus will not result
in increased use of existing recreational facilities or encourage the construction or
expansion of recreational facilities.
Transportation and Traffic : The Amendments would not result in additional impacts to
transportation and traffic beyond those identified in the Negative Declaration , because
the proposed refinements pertain only to the provision, design and placement of bicycle
parking within proposed development projects. The proposed refinements would only
minimally modify the number and ratio of required bicycle parking spaces for a limited
range of uses to address cases in which bicycle parking utilization can be expected to be
lower, and in other cases would allow for additional replacement of automobile parking
with bicycle parking in affordable multi-family housing. Other proposed changes pertain
only to the design and placement of bicycle parking within a development site , and to the
limited use of bicycle share docks toward required bicycle parking. The Amendments are
consistent with the 2016 SCAG RTP/SCS in encouraging alternative mode of travel.
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Improving the location and design of bicycle parking may encourage building occupants
who would otherwise drive to use bicycles for their trips and could lead to reduced
automobile traffic and congestion. The modified Project will not change existing City
regulations governing allowed land uses or development intensities, will not promote any
added development or infrastructure projects that could introduce additional population
or auto traffic into neighborhoods or communities, and will not result in safety risks relating
to air traffic, design features , or incompatible uses. All bicycle parking installations will be
subject to the City's Building and Fire codes , ensuring that adequate emergency access
is preserved . The proposed refinements will not conflict with applicable policies, plans, or
programs regarding public transit, bicycle , or pedestrian facilities , and will remain
consistent with Policy 3.8 of the City's Mobility Plan 2035 ("Provide bicyclists with
convenient, secure, and well-maintained bicycle parking facilities").
Utilities and Service Systems: The Amendments would not result in additional impacts
to transportation and traffic beyond those identified in the Negative Declaration , because
the proposed refinements pertain only to the provision , design and placement of bicycle
parking within or associated with proposed development projects and do not change
existing City regulations governing allowed land uses or development intensities. The
proposed refinements do not promote any added development that would affect utilities
and service systems, nor would they change development standards in any way that
might degrade utilities and service systems.
Mandatory Findings of Significance: The potential impacts of the Amendments with
regard to biological resources , cultural resources , and direct and indirect impacts on
human beings would be comparable to the Bicycle Parking Ordinance. As potential
impacts in all checklist categories result in no impact, the Amendment does not result in
cumulatively considerable impacts. The proposed refinements do not have the potential
to create significant impacts resulting in substantial environmental effects having a direct
or indirect impact on human beings.
3.1 Conclusions
Based on the information provided above, the Amendments to the Bicycle Parking
Ordinance would not result in the need for a major changes or revisions to the Negative
Declaration and only technical or minor changes are necessary. The addendum may be
approved pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15164.
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Bicycle Parking Guidelines:
Bicycle Parking
An APBP Webinar Series
Phil Miller, APBP
Scott Cohen, City of Portland, OR
David Louzenheiser,
Massachusetts Area Regional Councl
Winter 2013
City and local programs
• Where many cities
start formal bicycle
• programming
• High symbolic and
functional value
• Flexible and
economical program
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Today
• We'll look at
programs in Boston
and Portland
• Review sidewalk and
bike corral designs
• Codes and policies
Best Practices -Boston
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Sidewalk parking principles
• Where most cities begin their parking
programs
• Wide variety of approaches
• Generally .considered cost-effective
starting point
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Short-term rack layout -Min.
1 O' sidewalk width
Note: Wherever possible, racks should be located
between parking spaces, to avoid conflicts with opening car doors.
96"
---72'' ('48'' min) ___ , 48" (36" min -
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Short-term rack layout -
Sidewalk 1 O' + width
• Locate in furniture I landscape zone
• Align racks to not interfere with
parked car doors
• Align parallel to street in constrained
areas
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Note: Wherever possible, racks should be located
between parking spaces, co avoid conflicts w th opening car doors.
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Sidewalk Bike Racks and ADA
·--Striped areas remain clear
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for wheelchair access to
bus doors.
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Facilities -maintenance
best practices
• Short-term Parking:
-Use "spike" anchors
(tamper-proof)
-Inspect racks/anchors for
damage
-Method for
repainting/touch-ups
-Abandoned bike removal
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Facilities -maintenance
best practices
• Long-term Parking:
-Check functioning of
moving parts
-Change keys or codes
periodically
-Check condition of
enclosures
-Security lighting and
cameras are working
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Policies and Codes
• Recommended parking policy or code
should ...
-Specify number of bike spaces by land use
-Require long-term parking for all workplaces,
transit stations and multi-unit residential
-Require adequate short-term parking for other
land uses
-Provide site planning requirements
-Provide rack/locker design requirements
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Requirements -Residential
Residential
Type of Activity
One-Family Dwetling
Multifamily Dwelling
a With private garage for each
uni ·
b) Wjthout private garage for
each unit
c) Senior Housing
Long-Term
Bicycle Parking Requirement
No spaces required.
No spaces required.
0.5 spaces for each bedroom.
Minimum is 2 spaces.
0.5 spaces for each bed room.
Minimum is 2 spaces.
Short-Term
Bicyde Parking Requirement
No spaces required.
O.OS spaces for each bedroom.
Minimum is 2 spaces.
0.05 spa.ces for each bedroom.
Minimum is 2 spaces.
0.05 spaces for each bedroom.
Minimum is 2 spaces.
*Private llocked storage units may be considered as private garage if can fit bicycle.
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Requirements -Civic
Civic: Cultural~Recreational
Type of Activity
Non-Assembly Cultural
(Library, government buildings, etc.)
Assembly
{Cnur<:h, theaters, stadiums, parks, beaches,
etc.)
Health Care/Hospitals
Rail/Bus Terminals and Stations/Airports
Long-Term
Bicycle Parking Requirement
I space for each l 0' employees.
Minimum requirement is 2 spaces
I s.pace for each 20 employees.
Minimum requirement is 2 spaces.
I space for each 2,0 employees or
one space for each 70,000 s.f. of
floor area, whichever is greater.
Minimum is 2 spaces.
Spaces for 5% of projected A.M.
peak period dally ridership.
Short-Term
Bicycle Parking Requirement
I space for each I 0,000 s.f. of floor
area. Minimum requirement .is 2
spaces.
Spaces for 2% of maximum
expected daity attendance.
I space for each 20,000 sJ. of floor
:area. MinJmum is 2 spaces.
Spaces for I .5% of A.M. peak
period daily ridership.
Requirements -Civic (con't)
Civic: Cultural/Recreational
Type of Activity
Education
a) Publlc, Parochiaf, and Private Day-Ca1·e
Centers for fifteen (I 5) or more children
b) Public Parochial, and Private Nursery
Schools, Kindergartens, and Elementary
Schools ( 1-3)
c Public Parochial, and Elementary (4-6),
junior H igh and High Schools
d) Colleges and Universities
Long-Term
Bicycle Parking Requirement
I space for each 20 employees.
Minimum is 2 spaces.
I space for each I 0 employees.
Minimum requirement is 2 spaces.
I space for each ,1 0 employees
plus I space for each 20 students
of planned capacity. Minimum
requ.irement is 2 spaces.
I space for each I 0 employees
plus I space for each I 0 students
of planned capacity; or I space
for each 20,000 s.f. of floor area,
whichever is greater.
Short-Tel"m
,Bicycle Parking Requirement
I space for each 20 students of
planned capacity. Minimum is 2
spaces.
I space for each 20 students
of planned capacity. Minimum
requirement is 2 spaces.
I space for each 20 students
of planned capacity. Minimum
requirement is 2 spaces.
I space for each I 0 students
of planned capacity. Minimum
requirement is 2 spaces.
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Requirements -Commercial
Commercial
Commercial Activity
Retail
General Food Sales! Groceries
General retail
Office
Auto Related
I) Automotive Sales, Rental, and
Delivery
2) Automotive Servicing
3) Automotive Repair and
Cleaning
4) Off-Street Parking Lots and
Garages available to the
general public either without
charge or on a fee basis
Long-Term
Bicycle Parking Requirement
I space for each 12,000 s.f. of
floor area. Minimum requirement
is 2 spaces.
I space for each 12,000 s.f. of
Short-Term
Bicycle Parking Requirement
I space for each 2,000 s.f. of
floor area. Minimum requirement
is, 2 spaces.
I spac.e for each 5,000 s.f. of floor
floor area. Minimum requirement area. Minimum requirement is 2
is 2 spaces. spaces.
I space for each I 0,000 s.f. of
floor area. Minimum requirement
is 2 spaces.
I space for each 12,000 s.f. of
floor area. Minimum requirement
is 2 spaces.
I space for each 20 automobile
spaces. Minimum requirement
is 2 spaces. Unattended surface
parking lots excepted.
I space for each 20,000 s.f. of
floor area. Minimum requirement
is 2 spaces.
I space for each 20,000 s.f. of
floor area. Minimum requirement
is 2 spaces.
Minimum of 6 spaces or I per 20
auto spac.es.
Unattended surface parking lots
excepted.
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Requirements -Industrial
lndu trial/Manufacturing
Type of Activity
Manufacturing an,d Production
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long-Term
Bicycle Parking Requirement
I space for each 15,000
s.f. of floor area. Minimum
requ1rement is 2 spaces.
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Short-Term
Bicycle Parking Requirement
Number of spaces to be
prescribed by the Director
of City Planning. Consider
minimum of 2 spaces at each
public building entrance.
Bicycle Parking Programs
• Develop Fixture Specifications
• Identify Locations
• Install Fixtures (racks)
• Maintain
• Repeat (ongoing)
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Develop Specifications
Rack designs
Materials
Finishes
Placement guidance
Agency buy~in
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Identify Locations
Request-based • Chicago Bike Parking
Chicago Department of Transportation
Mail-in cards Homepage -Contact Us -Privacy Policy -FAQ -Unks
-Online
• Land use-based
Transit
Schools
-Parks
• Visible demand
Identify Locations
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Install Fixtures
• Either:
-In-house
-Contractor
• RFP(s) for racks and
installation
• Install
• Inspect
Maintain
• Remove abandoned bikes
• Replace damaged racks
• Replace loose anchors
• Maintain finishes, if needed
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In-Street Bike
Parking
In-street bicycle parking
• Removes bicycles from
pedestrian sidewalks
• Increases overall
parking capacity (1 car
space= 8-12 bikes)
• Increases visibility of
cycling
• Improves sightlines at
corners
Selecting locations
• Cyclist safety
-Setback from travel lanes
-Low speed limit
-Low truck or bus traffic
-Low parking turnover
• Adjacent land use
(sidewalk cafe?)
• Side Street?
• Traffic Operations
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Design -best practices
• Parallel or Diag Space
• Locate Parking Spaces
• Rack Placement
-Perpendicular for wide
streets
-Angled racks for narrow
streets
• Basic bike racks
(example: inverted U)
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Design -best practices
Minimum$:
Demarcate area
More$$:
Rubber curb, reflectors,
delineators, temporary
planters
Highest$$$:
Expensive bollards, concrete
pad, permanent planters
Design -best practices
• Convenient
circulation/ access
• Visibility: signage
• Costs vary widely
-Low end: $1,000
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Title 33, Planning and Zoning
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Chapter 33.266
Parking And Loading
33.266 Parking And Loading
Sections:
33.266.010 Introduction
Motor Vehicle Parking
33.266.100 General Regulations
33.266.110 Minimum Required Parking Spaces
33.266.115 Maximum Allowed Parking Spaces
33.266.120 Development Standards for Houses and Duplexes
33.266.130 Development Standards for All Other Development
33.266.140 Stacked Parking Areas
33.266.150 Vehicles in Residential Zones
Bicycle Parking
33.266.200 Purpose
33 .266.210 Required Bicycle Parking
33.266.220 Bicycle Parking Standards
Loading
33 .266.300 Purpose
33.266.310 Loading Standards
33.266.010 Introduction
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This chapter establishes the standards for the amount, location, and development of motor vehicle
parking, standards for bicycle parking, and standards for on-site loading areas. Other titles of the
City Code may regulate other aspects of parking and loading.
Motor Vehicle Parking
33.266.100 General Regulations
A. Where the regulations apply. The regulations of this chapter apply to all parking areas in
all zones, whether required by this code or put in for the convenience of property owners
or users. Parking areas include those accessory to a use, part of a Commercial Parking use,
or for a park and ride facility in the Community Services use category.
B. Occupancy. All required parking areas must be completed and landscaped prior to
occupancy of any structure except as provided in Chapter 33.248, Landscaping
and Screening.
C. Calculations of amounts of required and allowed parking.
1. The number of parking spaces is computed based on the primary uses on the site
except as stated in Paragraph C.3 ., below. When there are two or more separate
primary uses on a site, the required or allowed parking for the site is the sum of the
required or allowed parking for the individual primary uses. For joint use parking, see
Paragraph 33.266.110.B., below.
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2. When more than 20 percent of the net building area on a site is in an accessory use,
the required or allowed parking is calculated separately for the accessory use. An
example would be a 40,000 square foot building with a 30,000 square foot warehouse
and a 10,000 square foot accessory office area. The required or allowed parking would
be computed separately for the office and warehouse uses.
3. If the maximum number of spaces allowed is less than or equal to the minimum
number required, then the maximum number is automatically increased to one more
than the minimum.
4. If the maximum number of spaces allowed is less than one, then the maximum
number is automatically increased to one.
D. Use of required parking spaces. Required parking spaces must be available for the use of
residents, customers, or employees of the use. Fees may be charged for the use of required
parking spaces. Required parking spaces may not be assigned in any way to a use on
another site, except for joint parking situations. See 33.266.110.B. Also, required parking
spaces may not be used for the parking of equipment or storage of goods or
inoperable vehicles.
E. Proximity of parking to use. Required parking spaces for residential uses must be located
on the site of the use or within a shared court parking tract owned in common by all the
owners of the properties that will use the tract. On -street parking within a private street-
tract other than a shared court does not count towards this requirement. Required parking
spaces for nonresidential uses must be located on the site of the use or in parking areas
whose closest point is wit hin 500 feet of the site.
F. Stacked parking. Stacked or valet parking is allowed if an attendant is present to move
vehicles. If stacked parking is used for required parking spaces, some form of guarantee
must be filed with the City ensuring that an attendant will always be present when the lot
is in operation. The requirements for minimum or maximum spaces and all parking area
development standards continue to apply for stacked parking. See also 33.266.140.
G. Office of Transportation review. The Office of Transportation reviews the layout of parking
areas for compliance with the curb cut and access restrictions of Section 17.28.110,
Driveways -Permits and Conditions.
33.266.110 Minimum Required Parking Spaces
A. Purpose. The purpose of required parking spaces is to provide enough on-site parking to
accommodate the majority of traffic generated by the range of uses which might locate at
the site over time. Sites t hat are located in close proximity to transit, have good street
connectivity, and good pedestrian facilities may need little or no off-street parking. Parking
requirements should be balanced with an active pedestrian network to minimize
pedestrian, bicycle and vehicle conflicts as much as possible. Transit-supportive plazas and
bicycle parking may be substituted for some required parking on a site to encourage transit
use and bicycling by employees and visitors to the site. The required parking numbers
correspond to broad use categories, not specific uses, in response to this long term
emphasis. Provision of carpool parking, and locating it close to the building entrance, will
encourage carpool use.
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1. Minimum for sites located close to transit. For sites located 1500 feet or less from a
transit station, or 500 feet or less from a transit street with 20-minute peak hour
service the following minimum parking requirements apply. Applicants meeting the
thresholds must provide a map identifying the site and TriMet schedules for all transit
routes within 500 feet of the site:
a. Household Living uses. The minimum number of required parking spaces for a
site with a Household Living use is:
(1) Where there are up to 30 dwelling units on the site, no parking is required;
(2) Where there are 31to40 dwelling units on the site, the minimum number
of required parking spaces is 0.20 spaces per dwelling unit;
(3) Where there are 41 to 50 dwelling units on the site, the minimum number
of required parking spaces is 0.25 spaces per dwelling unit; and
(4) Where there are 51 or more dwelling units on the site, the minimum
number of required parking spaces is 0.33 spaces per dwelling unit.
b. All other uses . No parking is required for all other uses.
2. Minimum for sites located far from transit. For sites located more than 1500 feet from
a transit station, or more than 500 feet from a transit street with 20-minute peak hour
service, the minimum number of parking spaces required is stated in Table 266-1.
3. Joint use parking. Joint use of required parking spaces may occur where two or more
uses on the same or separate sites are able to share the same parking spaces because
their parking demands occur at different times. Joint use of required parking spaces is
allowed only if the uses and housing types to which the parking is accessory are
allowed in the zone where the parking is located. Joint use of required parking spaces
is allowed if the following documentation is submitted in writing to BOS as part of a
building or zoning permit application or land use review:
a. The names and addresses of the uses and of the owners or tenants that are
sharing the parking;
b. The location and number of parking spaces that are being shared;
c. An analysis showing that the peak parking times of the uses occur at different
times and that the parking area will be large enough for the anticipated demands
of both uses; and
d. A legal instrument such as an easement or deed restriction that guarantees
access to the parking for both uses.
C. Carpool parking. For office, industrial, and institutional uses where there are more than 20
parking spaces on the site, the following standards must be met:
1. Five spaces or five percent of the parking spaces on site, whichever is less, must be
reserved for carpool use before 9:00 AM on weekdays. More spaces may be reserved,
but they are not required.
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2. The spaces will be those closest to the building entrance or elevator, but not closer
than the spaces for disabled parking and those signed for exclusive customer use.
3. Signs must be posted indicating these spaces are reserved for carpool use before
9:00 AM on weekdays.
D. Exceptions to the minimum number of parking spaces. The minimum number of required
parking spaces may be reduced as follows:
1. Affordable housing exceptions:
a. Exception for sites close to transit. The minimum number of required parking
may be reduced to zero when the following are met:
(1) The site is located 1500 feet or less from a transit station, or 500 feet or less
from a transit street with 20-minute peak hour service; and
(2) The applicant demonstrates compliance with the on-site or off-site
affordable dwelling unit requirements of Chapter 33.245, lnclusionary
Housing, or the on-site or off-site affordable dwelling unit requirements of
an applicable voluntary inclusionary housing bonus. This exception does not
apply if the applicant pays a fee-in-lieu of complying with the requirements
of Chapter 33 .245, lnclusionary Housing, or makes a payment into the
Affordable Housing Fund in exchange for bonus density or FAR.
b. Exception for sites far from transit. Affordable dwelling units are not counted
toward the total number of dwelling units when calculating the number of
required parking spaces when the following are met:
(1) The site is located more than 1500 feet from a transit station, or more than
500 feet from a transit street with 20-minute peak hour service; and
(2) The applicant demonstrates compliance with the on-site or off-site
affordable dwelling unit requirements of Chapter 33.245, lnclusionary
Housing, or the on-site or off-site affordable dwelling unit requirements of
an applicable voluntary inclusionary housing bonus. This exception does not
apply if the applicant pays a fee-in-lieu of complying with the requirements
of Chapter 33 .245, lnclusionary Housing, or makes a payment into the
Affordable Housing Fund in exchange for bonus density or FAR.
2. Other exceptions. The minimum number of required parking spaces may not be
reduced by more than 50 percent through the exceptions of this Paragraph. The 50
percent limit applies cumulatively to all exceptions in this Paragraph:
a. Exceptions for sites where trees are preserved. Minimum parking may be
reduced by one parking space for each tree 12 inches in diameter and larger that
is preserved. A maximum of 2 parking spaces or 10 percent of the total required
may be reduced, whichever is greater. However, required parking may not be
reduced below 4 parking spaces under this provision.
b. Bicycle parking may substitute for up to 25 percent of required parking. For every
five non-required bicycle parking spaces that meet the short or long-term bicycle
parking standards, the motor vehicle parking requirement is reduced by one
space. Existing parking may be converted to take advantage of this provision.
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c. Substitution of transit-supportive plazas for required parking. Sites where at least
20 parking spaces are required, and where at least one street lot line abuts a
transit street may substitute transit-supportive plazas for required parking, as
follows. Existing parking areas may be converted to take advantage ofthese
provisions. Adjustments to the regulations of this paragraph are prohibited.
(1) Transit-supportive plazas may be substituted for up to 10 percent of the
required parking spaces on the site;
(2) The plaza must be adjacent to and visible from the transit street. If there is a
bus stop along the site's frontage, the plaza must be adjacent to the bus
stop;
(3) The plaza must be at least 300 square feet in area and be shaped so that a
lO'xlO' square will fit entirely in the plaza; and
(4) The plaza must include all of the following elements:
• A plaza open to the public. The owner must record a public access
easement that allows public access to the plaza;
• A bench or other sitting area with at least 5 linear feet of seating;
• A shelter or other weather protection. The shelter must cover at least
20 square feet. If the plaza is adjacent to the bus stop, TriMet must
approve the shelter; and
• Landscaping. At least 10 percent, but not more than 25 percent of the
transit-supportive plaza must be landscaped to the L1 standard of
Chapter 33.248, Landscaping and Screening. This landscaping is in
addition to any other landscaping or screening required for parking
areas by the
Zoning Code.
d. Motorcycle parking may substitute for up to 5 spaces or 5 percent of required
automobile parking, whichever is less. For every 4 motorcycle parking spaces
provided, the automobile parking requirement is reduced by one space. Each
motorcycle space must be at least 4 feet wide and 8 feet deep. Existing parking
may be converted to take advantage of this provision.
e. Substitution of car sharing spaces for required parking. Substitution of car
sharing spaces for required parking is allowed if all of the following are met:
(1) For every car-sharing parking space that is provided, the motor vehicle
parking requirement is reduced by two spaces, up to a maximum of 25
percent of the required parking spaces;
(2) The car-sharing parking spaces must be shown on the building plans; and
(3) A copy of the car-sharing agreement between the property owner and the
car-sharing company must be submitted with the building permit.
f. Substitution of bike sharing facility for required parking. Substitution of a bike
sharing facility for required parking is allowed if all of the following are met:
(1) A bike sharing station providing 15 docks and eight shared bicycles reduces
the motor vehicle parking requirement by three spaces . The provision of
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each addition of four docks and two shared bicycles reduces the motor
vehicle parking requirement by an additional space, ~maximum of 25
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(2) The bike sharing facility must be adjacent to, and visible from the street,
and must be publicly accessible;
(3) The bike sharing facility must be shown on the building plans; and
(4) Bike sharing agreement.
• The property owner must have a bike sharing agreement with a
bike-s haring company;
• The bike sharing agreement must be approved by the Portland Bureau
of Transportation; and
• A copy of the signed agreement between the property owner and the
bike-s haring company, accompanied by a letter of approval from the
Bureau of Transportation, must be submitted before the building permit
is approved.
Table 266-1
Minimum Required and Maximum Allowed Parking Spaces By Zone [1], [2]
Zone Requirement
OS, RF -RH, IR, CN2, C02, Minimum is Standard A in Table 266-2.
CG, EG, I Maximum is Standard Bin Table 266-2.
EX Minimum -None, except:
Household Living: minimum of 0 forl to 3 units, 1 per 2 units for four+ units,
and SROs exempt...
Maximum is Standard A in Table 266-2, except:
1) Retail, personal service, repair-oriented -Maximum is 1 per 200 sq. ft. of
net building area.
2) Restaurants and bars -Maximum is 1 per 75 sq. ft. of net building area.
3) General office -Maximum is 1 per 400 sq. ft. of net building area.
4) Medical/Dental office -Maximum is 1 per 330 sq. ft. of net building area.
CNl Minimum -None.
Maximum of 1 space per 2,500 sq. ft. of site area.
CM, cs, RX, ex, COl Minimum -None, except:
Household Living: minimum of 0 for 1 to 30 units, 0.2 per unit for 31-40 units,
0.25 per unit for 41-50 units, and 0.33 per unit for 51+ units.
Maximum is Standard B in Table 266-2.
[1) Regulations in a plan district or overlay zone may supersede the standards of this table.
[2) Uses subject to a Conditional Use or Impact Mitigation Plan review may establish different parking
minimum and maximum requirements through the review.
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Table 266-2
Pa rking Spaces by Use [2]
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(Refer to Table 266-1 to determine which standard applies.)
Use Cat egories Specific Uses Standard A Standard B
Residential Categories
Household Living 1 per unit, except SROs None
exempt and in RH, where
it is 0 for 1 to 3 units and
1 per 2 units for four+
units
Group Living 1 per 4 residents None
Commercial Categories
Retail Sales And Service Retail, personal service, 1 per 500 sq. ft. of net 1 per 196 sq . ft. of net
repair oriented building area building area
Restaurants and bars 1 per 250 sq . ft. of net 1 per 63 sq. ft. of net
building area building area
Health clubs, gyms, 1 per 330 sq . ft. of net 1 per 185 sq . ft. of net
lodges, meeting rooms, building area building area
and similar. Continuous
entertainment such as
arcades and bowling
alleys
Temporary lodging 1 per rentable room; for 1.5 per rentable room; for
associated uses such as associated uses such as
restaurants, see above restaurants, see above
Theaters 1 per 4 seats or 1 per 6 1 per 2.7 seats or 1per4
feet of bench area feet of bench area
Office General office 1 per 500 sq. ft. of net 1 per 294 sq . ft . of net
building area building area
Medical/Dental office 1 per 500 sq . ft. of net 1per204 sq. ft. of net
building area building area
Quick Vehicle Servicing 1 per 500 sq . ft. of net 1 per 196 sq. ft . of net
building area building area
Vehicle Repair 1 per 750 sq . ft. of net 1 per 500 sq. ft. of net
building area [1] building area
Commercial Parking None None
Self-Service Storage 1 per resident manager's 2 per resident manager's
facility, plus 3 per leasing facility, plus 5 per leasing
office, plus 1 per 100 office, plus 1 per 67
leasable storage spaces in leasable storage spaces in
multi-story buildings. multi-story buildings.
Commercial Outdoor 20 per acre of site 30 per acre of site
Recreation
Major Event 1per8 seats 1 per 5 seats
Entertainment
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(Refer to Table 266-1 to determine which standard applies.)
Use Categories Specific Uses Standard A Standard B
Industrial Categories
Manufacturing And 1 per 750 sq . ft. of net 1 per 500 sq. ft. of net
Production building area [1] building area
Warehouse And Freight 1 per 750 sq. ft. of net 1 per 500 sq. ft. of net
Movement building area for the first building area for the first
3,000 sq. ft. of net 3,000 sq. ft. of net building
building area an d then 1 area and then 1 per 2,500
per 3,500 sq. ft. of net sq. ft. of net building area
building area thereafter thereafter
[1]
Wholesale Sales, 1 per 7SO sq. ft. of net 1 per 500 sq. ft. of net
Industrial Service, build ing area [1] building area
Railroad Yards
Waste-Related See note [2] See note [2]
Institutional Categories
Basic Utilities None None
Community Service 1 per 500 sq. ft. of net 1 per 196 sq. ft. of net
building area building area
Parks And Open Areas Per CU review for active Per CU review for active
areas areas
Schools Grade, elementary, 1 per classroom 1.5 per classroom
middle, junior high
High school 7 per classroom 10.5 per classroom
Medical Centers 1 per SOO sq. ft. of net 1 per 204 sq. ft. of net
building area building area
Colleges 1 per 600 sq. ft. of net 1 per 400 sq . ft. of net
bu ilding area exclusive of building area exclusive of
dormitories, plus 1per4 dormitories, plus 1 per 2.6
dorm rooms dorm rooms
Religious Institutions 1per100 sq. ft. of main 1 per 67 sq. ft. of main
assembly area assembly area
Daycare 1 per 500 sq. ft. of net 1 per 330 sq. ft. of net
bu ilding area building area
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Table 266-2
Parking Spaces by Use [2]
(Refer to Table 266-1 to determine which standard applies.)
Other Categories
Agriculture None None
Aviation See note (2) See note (2)
Detention Facilities See note (2) See note [2)
Mining See note [2] See note [2)
Radio Frequency Personal wireless service None None
Transmission Facilities and other non-broadcast
facilities
Radio or television 2 per site None
broadcast facilities
Rail Lines & Utility None None
Corridors
Notes:
[1) For uses in an EG or I zone, if the site size is 5,000 sq. ft. or less, no more than 4 spaces are required.
Where the site size is between 5,001 and 10,000 sq. ft., no more than 7 spaces are required.
[2) Uses subject to a Conditional Use or Impact Mitigation Plan review may establish parking minimum
and maximum requirements through the review.
33.266.115 Maximum Allowed Parking Spaces
A. Purpose. Limiting the number of spaces allowed promotes efficient use of land, enhances
urban form, encourages use of alternative modes of transportation, provides for better
pedestrian movement, and protects air and water quality.
The maximum ratios in this section vary with the use the parking is accessory to and with
the location of the use. These maximums will accommodate most auto trips to a site based
on typical peak parking demand for each use. Areas that are zoned for more intense
development or are easily reached by alternative modes of transportation have lower
maximums than areas where less intense development is anticipated or where transit
service is less frequent. In particular, higher maximums are appropriate in areas that are
more than a 1/4 mile walk from a frequently served bus stop or more than a 1/2 mile walk
from a frequently served Transit Station.
B. Maximum number of parking spaces allowed. Regulations in a plan district or overlay zone
may supersede the regulations in this subsection.
1. Surface parking. Where more than 25 percent of the parking accessory to a use is on
surface parking lots, both the structured and surface parking are regulated as follows.
Parking accessory to a use includes accessory parking that is on-and off-site:
a. Generally. The maximum number of parking spaces allowed is stated in Tables
266-1 and 266-2, except as specified in subparagraph B.l.b, below;
b. Exception for sites not well served by transit. For sites located more than 1/4
mile from a bus stop with 20-minute peak-hour service and more than 1/2 mile
from a Transit Station with 20-minute peak-hour service, the maximum number
of parking spaces allowed is 125 percent of the amount stated in Tables 266-1
and 266-2. Applicants requesting this exception must provide a map identifying
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the site and all bus stops and Transit Stations within 1/2 mile of the site and
TriMet schedules for all transit routes within 1/2 mile of the site.
2. Structured parking. Where 75 percent or more ofthe parking accessory to a use is in
structured parking, both the structured and surface parking are regulated as follows.
Parking accessory to a use includes accessory parking that is on-and off-site:
a. Generally. There is no maximum number of parking spaces, except as provided in
subparagraph B.2.b, below;
b. Parking accessory to Medical Centers and Colleges. The maximum parking
allowed that is accessory to Medical Centers and Colleges is stated in
Tables 266-1 and 266-2.
3. Exception in the EG and I zones. In the EG and I zones, there is no maximum number
of accessory parking spaces for either structured or surface parking where both B.3.a
and bare met, and either B.3.c or d is met:
a. The site is at least eight acres in area;
b. The site is located more than 1/2 mile from a transit stop or station with 20-
minute peak-hour light rail or streetcar service; and
c. At least 700 of the accessory parking spaces are in a structure; or
d. The structured parking is in a structure with at least three floors, and parking is
on at least three floors of the structure.
33.266.120 Development Standards for Houses and Duplexes
A. Purpose. The size and placement of vehicle parking areas are regulated in order to enhance
the appearance of neighborhoods.
B. Structures these regulations apply to. The regulations of this section apply to houses,
attached houses, duplexes, attached duplexes, manufactured homes, and houseboats. The
regulations apply to required and excess parking areas. The following are exceptions to
this requirement:
1. Parking that is in a parking tract is subject to the standards of Section 33.266.130
instead of the standards of this section. However, perimeter landscaping is not
required where the parking tract abuts a lot line internal to the site served by
the tract.
2. Parking for manufactured dwelling parks is regulated in Chapter 33.251.
C. Parking area locations.
1. Required parking.
a. Generally. Required parking spaces are not allowed within the first 10 feet from a
front lot line or in a required front setback, whichever is greater. In addition, on
corner lots, required parking spaces are not allowed within the side
street setback.
b. Exception for common greens and shared courts. On lots where the front lot line
abuts a common green or shared court, parking spaces are allowed within 10
feet of the front lot line.
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2. Non-required parking. Where non-required parking is provided on a site, at least one
parking space (required or not required) must meet the standards for required parking
stated in Paragraph C.1 above. A non-required parking space is allowed within the first
10 feet from a front lot line or in a required front setback if it is in a driveway
immediately behind a required parking space (See Figure 266-1, Non-Required
Parking). On a corner lot, where the driveway is in the required side setback, a non-
required space is allowed within the first 10 feet from the side street lot line or in the
required side setback if it is in a driveway immediately behind a required
parking space.
3. Front yard restrictions.
a. No more than 40 percent of the land area between the front lot line and the
front building line may be paved or used for vehicle areas. In addition, on corner
lots, no more than 20 percent ofthe land area between the side street lot line
and the side street building line may be paved or used for vehicle areas. See
Figure 266-2. As an exception to the area limitations in this subparagraph, the
following is allowed:
(1) A lot is allowed at least a 9-foot wide vehicle area.
(2) In the multi-dwelling, C, E, and I zones, on sites where the front lot line
abuts a shared court, paving blocks or bricks may be used to surface the
entire area between the front lot line and the front building line.
b. For flag lots, where the width of the pole is greater than 30 feet, no more than 40
percent of the land area between the front lot line and the front building line
may be paved or used for vehicle areas.
See Figure 266-2. As an exception to the area limitation of this subparagraph, a
flag lot is allowed at least a 12-foot wide vehicle area.
4. Parking in garages. Parking in garages is subject to the garage setback standards of the
base zone, overlay zone or plan district.
D. Parking space sizes.
1. A parking space must be at least 9 feet by 18 feet.
2. The minimum driveway width on private property is 9 feet.
3. Shared driveways are allowed to extend across a property line onto abutting private
properties if the following are met:
a. The width of the shared driveway is at least 9 feet; and
b. There is a recorded easement guaranteeing reciprocal access and maintenance
for all affected properties.
E. Paving.
1. Generally. All driveways and parking areas must be paved.
2. Exceptions.
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a. Gravel surfaces may be approved by BDS when the abutting street or alley is not
paved, and the applicant executes a covenant agreeing to pave the area if the
street or alley is paved in the future.
b. Utility trailers and non-motorized accessory recreational vehicles may be stored
on unpaved surfaces. A gravel surface is not required.
Allowed parking
space
Non-required
parking space
permitted
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DWELLING
UNIT
1 O' or front setback,
whichever is greater
I
I
Parking not permitted
STREET
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33.266.130 Development Standards for All Other Development
A. Purpose. The development standards promote vehicle areas which are safe and attractive
for motorists and pedestrians. Vehicle area locations are restricted in some zones to
promote the desired character of those zones. Together with the transit street building
setback standards in the base zone chapters, the vehicle area restrictions for sites on
transit streets and in Pedestrian Districts:
• Provide a pedestrian access that is protected from auto traffic; and
• Create an environment that is inviting to pedestrians and transit users.
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The parking area layout standards are intended to promote safe circulation within the
parking area, provide for the effective management of stormwater runoff from vehicle
areas, and provide for convenient entry and exit of vehicles. The setback and
landscaping standards:
• Improve and soften the appearance of parking areas;
• Reduce the visual impact of parking areas from sidewalks, streets, and especially from
adjacent residential zones;
• Provide flexibility to reduce the visual impacts of small residential parking lots;
• Direct traffic in parking areas;
• Shade and cool parking areas;
• Reduce the amount and rate of stormwater runoff from vehicle areas;
• Reduce pollution and temperature of stormwater runoff from vehicle areas; and
• Decrease airborne and waterborne pollution.
B. Where these standards apply. The standards of this section apply to all vehicle areas
whether required or excess parking, except for residential parking areas subject to the
standards of 33.266.120.
C. On-site locations of vehicle areas.
1. Location of vehicle areas. The allowed on-site location of a II vehicle areas is stated in
Table 266-3.
2. Building setbacks for structures that contain vehicle areas.
a. Structures that contain vehicle areas are subject to the building setbacks of the
base zone, where exiting in a forward motion is provided.
b. Structured parking that does not allow exiting in a forward motion in R Zones is
subject to the garage entrance setback standard ofthe base zone.
c. Structured parking that does not allow exiting in a forward motion in C, E, or I
Zones must be set back 18 feet from the street lot line.
3. Frontage limitation.
a. The standard of this subparagraph applies outside the Central City plan district in
the R3, R2 and Rl zones. No more than SO percent of the frontage on a street
may be used for vehicle areas. On sites with more than one street frontage, this
standard applies to the street with the highest transit designation. If two streets
have the same highest transit class ification, the applicant may choose on which
street to meet the standard. Sites where there is less than 100 square feet of net
building area are exempt from this standard.
b. The standard of this paragraph applies outside the Central City plan district in the
RH, RX, IR, CN, CO, CG, CX, EGl, and EX zones. Where vehicle areas are adjacent
to a transit street or a street in a Pedestrian District, no more than SO percent of
the frontage on the transit street or street in a Pedestrian District may be used
for vehicle areas. Sites where there is less than 100 square feet of net building
area are exempt from this standard.
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D. Improvements.
Zone
1. Paving. In order to control dust and mud, all vehicle areas must be paved. However,
some portions of individual parking spaces may be landscaped per the standards of
Paragraph F.4, below.
2. Striping. All parking areas, except for stacked parking, must be striped in conformance
with the parking dimension standards of Subsection F. below.
3. Protective curbs around landscaping. All perimeter and interior landscaped areas must
have protective curbs along the edges. Curbs separating landscaped areas from
parking areas may allow stormwater runoff to pass through them. Tire stops, bollards,
or other protective barriers may be used at the front ends of parking spaces. Curbs
may be perforated or have gaps or breaks. Trees must have adequate protection from
car doors as well as car bumpers.
Table 266-3
Location of Vehicle Areas [1]
General Standard Exception for Through Exception for Full-Block
Lots and Sites with Three Sites
Frontages
OS, RF-RS, R2.S, EG2, I No restrictions.
R3, R2, Rl, RH, IR, CN, CO, Vehicle areas not allowed May have vehicle areas May have vehicle areas
CG, EGl between the portion of between the portion of between the portion of
the building that complies the building that complies the building that complies
with the maximum street with the maximum street with the maximum street
setback and the transit setback and one Local setback and two Local
street or streets in a Service Transit Street. Service Transit Streets.
Pedestrian District.
CM,CS Prohibited between a May have vehicle areas May have vehicle areas
building and any street. between the building and between the building and
[2] one Local Service Transit two Local Service Transit
Street. Streets.
RX,CX,EX Not allowed between a May have vehicle areas May have vehicle areas
building and any street. between the building and between the building and
one Local Service Transit two Local Service Transit
Street. Streets.
Notes:
[1] Driveways that provide a straight-line connection between the street and a parking area inside a building are
not subject to these regulations.
[2] Existing Development: Where the vehicle area exists, and an existing build ing is being expanded, the location of
vehicle area between the building and any street is not allowed, rather than prohibited.
E. Stormwater management. Stormwater runoff from parking lots is regulated by the Bureau
of Environmental Services. See Chapter 17.38, Drainage and Water Quality, and the City's
Stormwater Management Manual, which contain requirements for managing stormwater
in parking lot landscaping.
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F. Parking area layouts.
1. Access to parking spaces.
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a. All parking areas, except stacked parking areas, must be designed so that a
vehicle may enter or exit without having to move another vehicle.
b. All parking areas must be designed to allow vehicles to enter and exit the
roadway in a forward motion, except:
(1) Parking areas with one or two spaces whose only access is on a local
service street;
(2) Parking areas with up to four spaces may be designed so that vehicles back
out into an alley. However, there must be a maneuvering area of at least 20
feet between the end of each parking space and the opposite side of the
alley. If the alley is less than 20 feet wide, some of this maneuvering area
will be on-site.
2. Parking space and aisle dimensions. Parking spaces and aisles must meet the
minimum dimensions contained in Table 266-4. For stacked parking areas, see
Section 33.266.140 below.
3. Parking for disabled persons. The Bureau of Development Services regulates the
following disabled person parking standards and access standards through the Oregon
Structural Specialty Code.
• Dimensions of disabled person parking spaces and access aisles;
• The minimum number of disabled person parking spaces required;
• Location of disabled person parking spaces and circulation routes,
• Curb cuts and ramps including slope, width and location;
• Signage and pavement markings.
4. A portion of a standard parking space may be landscaped instead of paved, as follows:
a. As shown in Figure 266-3, up to 2 feet of the front ofthe space as measured from
a line parallel to the direction of the bumper of a vehicle using the space may be
landscaped area;
b. Landscaping must be ground cover plants; and
c. The portion of the 2-foot wide area described in 4.a that is landscaped counts
toward parking lot interior landscaping requirements and toward any overall site
landscaping requirements. However, the landscaped area does not count toward
perimeter landscaping requirements.
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Minimum Parking Space and Aisle Dimensions [1,2]
Angle Width Curb 1 Way Aisle 2 Way Aisle Stall
(A) (B) Length Width Width Depth
(C) (D) (D) (E)
0° (Parallel) 8 ft. 22 ft. 6 in. 12 ft. 20 ft. 8 ft .
30° 8 ft. 6 in. 17 ft. 12 ft. 20 ft. 15 ft .
45° 8 ft . 6 in. 12 ft. 12 ft. 20 ft. 17 ft .
60° 8 ft . 6 in. 9 ft. 9 in. 16 ft. 20 ft. 17 ft . 6 in .
goo 8 ft . 6 in. 8 ft. 6 in. 20 ft. 20 ft. 16 ft.
Notes:
[1] See Figure 266-4.
[2] See Section 33.266.130.F.3 for information on parking spaces for the disabled.
Figure 266-3
Landscaped area at front of parking space.
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strip
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Parking Dimension Factors
Aisle (O)
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5. Large parking areas in R, C, E, and IR zones. In the R, C, E, and IR zones, where a
parking area on the site is more than 125,000 square feet, the parking area must
contain the following elements. Parking areas in structures are not included in
this total:
a. Internal access ways must divide the parking area into smaller areas that are no
greater than 55,000 square feet;
b. These accessways must connect to the adjacent street at least every
250 feet; and
c. Each internal accessway must have at least one auto travel lane, curbs, and
unobstructed sidewalks on both sides. One of the following must be met:
• The sidewalks must be at least 10 feet wide and planted with trees. One large
tree is requi red per 30 lineal feet of sidewalk, one medium tree per 22 lineal
feet of sidewalk, or one small tree per 15 lineal feet of sidewalk. Trees of
different sizes may be combined to meet the standard;
• Trees must be planted in the center of unpaved tree wells that must be at
least 18 square feet in area, with a minimum dimension of 3 feet. The
unpaved area may be covered with a tree grate. Tree wells must be adjacent
to the curb, and must be located so there is at least 6 feet of unobstructed
sidewalk; or
• The sidewalks must be at least 6 feet wide. There must be a planting strip at
least 4 feet wide. The planting strip must be between the curb and the
sidewalk, and be landscaped to at least the Ll standard except that trees
cannot be grouped.
d. The internal accessways are excluded from the portion of the parking and loading
area used to calculate required interior landscaping.
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G. Parking area setbacks and landscaping.
1. All landscaping must comply with the standards of Chapter 33.248, landscaping and
Screening. Trees and shrubs must be fully protected from potential damage
by vehicles.
2. Setbacks and perimeter landscaping.
a. Where these regulations apply. The regulations of this paragraph apply to:
(1) Surface parking areas abutting a lot line;
(2) Any portion of structured parking areas where the parking area is within 4
feet of adjacent grade and there is no roof over it;
(3) Driveways.
b. Exceptions.
(1) Shared driveways and parking aisles that straddle a lot line do not need to
meet setback and perimeter landscaping requirements;
(2) Sites containing 5 or fewer parking spaces and developed only with
residential development may provide a 3-foot-high fence meeting the F2
standards as an alternative to the perimeter setback and landscaping
requirements on any lot line not abutting a street;
(3) Stacked parking areas must meet the requirements of Section
33.266.140, below.
c. Setbacks. The minimum required setbacks for surface parking areas are stated in
Table 266-5. Protective curbs, tire stops, bollards or other protective barriers are
not allowed within the minimum required setbacks.
Table 266-5
Minimum Parking Area Setbacks and Landscaping
Location All zones except EG2 EG2, IG2
andlG2
Lot line abutting street 5 ft. of L2 10 ft. of L2
Lot line abutting a C, E, or I
zone lot line 5 ft. of L2 5 ft. of L2
Lot line abutting a OS or R zone
lot line 5 ft. of L3 10 ft. of L3
d. Perimeter landscaping. The minimum setbacks and landscaping standards
required are provided in Table 266-5.
(1) Surface parking abutting streets, and C, E, and I zones. Where a surface
parking area abuts a street lot line, or a C, E, or I zone lot line, only the
minimum required setbacks must be landscaped. The landscaping must
meet the l2 standard of Chapter 33.248, and must be adjacent to the
parking area and driveway. Where a setback is provided that is greater than
the required minimum, the landscaping must be placed within 25 feet of the
edge of the parking area and driveway. To provide connectivity between
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sites, a single driveway up to 20 feet wide may interrupt the landscaping
that abuts a C, E, or I zone lot line.
(2) Surface parking abutting OS and R zones. Where a surface parking area
abuts an OS or R zone lot line, only the minimum required setbacks must be
landscaped. The landscaping must meet the L3 standard of Chapter 33 .248,
and must be adjacent to the parking area and driveway. Where a setback is
provided that is greater than the required minimum, the landscaping must
be placed within 25 feet of the edge of the parking area and driveway.
3. Interior landscaping. The regulations of this paragraph apply to all surface parking
areas except stacked parking areas . For stacked parking areas, see Section
33.266.140 below.
a. Amount of interior landscaping required. In all zones, interior landscaping must
be provided for sites where there are more than 10 parking spaces on the entire
site. At least 45 square feet of interior landscaped area must be provided for
each parking space.
b. The landscape materials must comply with the Pl standard of Chapter 33 .248.
c. The landscaping must be dispersed throughout the parking area . All of the
required landscape area may be in the parking area, or some may be in the
loading area .
d. Perimeter landscaping may not substitute for interior landscaping. However,
interior landscaping may join perimeter landscaping as long as it extends at least
four feet into the parking area from the perimeter landscape line.
e. Exception for existing parking lots. Where compliance with Subparagraph G.3.a,
above, would result in the loss of existing required parking spaces, the amount of
parking required is reduced by the amount needed to accommodate the
minimum landscaping required.
f. Layout of interior landscaped areas. The layout of the interior landscaped areas
must meet either one or a combination of the standards of this subparagraph:
(1) Option 1: Landscape strips. See Figure 266-5.
• Interior landscaping must be arranged in landscape strips at least four
feet wide between rows of parking stalls.
• Where the front portions of parking stalls are landscaped as allowed by
Paragraph F.4, the landscaped portion of the parking stall must be
adjacent to the four-foot landscape strip.
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Shrubs
Figure 266-5
Landscape Strips
overhung by car
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(2) Option 2: Other landscape patterns. See Figure 266-6.
• Interior landscaping must be arranged in areas at the ends of rows of
parking or between parking spaces within rows of parking.
• Interior landscaping may join perimeter landscaping as long as the
interior landscape area extends at least 4 feet into the parking area
from the perimeter landscape line.
• Landscaping that abuts, but does not extend into, the parking area may
be included as interior landscaping if all of the following are met:
-The abutting landscaped area must be in addition to required
perimeter landscaping;
-Only the first 10 feet oft he abutting landscaped area, measured
from the edge of the parking area, may be included as interior
landscaping; and
-The landscaped area is not abutting and parallel to required
perimeter landscaping.
g. Individual tree-planting spaces. Where an individual tree is planted in a space
surrounded by pavement, the planting area must have a minimum interior
dimension offive feet. See Figure 266-7.
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Other Landscape Patterns
Property line ____ {': ________________ _ 10' max. interior landscaping
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Stacked parking areas must comply with all oft he development standards of Section 33.266.130
above, except for those standards superseded by this section.
A. Perimeter setbacks and landscaping. Parking areas must be set back from streets at least 4
feet and landscaped to at least the L2 level.
B. Striping and layout. Parking areas used exclusively for stacked parking need not be striped
or meet the layout standards of Subsection F. above. Stacked parking areas which will allow
parking at some times without attendants must be striped in conformance with the layout
standards of Subsection F. above.
C. Interior landscaping for surface parking areas. The minimum interior landscaping
requirement for surface parking areas is one tree per 5,000 square feet of parking area. If
surrounded by cement, the tree planting area must have a minimum dimension of 4 ft. If
surrounded by asphalt, the tree planting area must have a minimum dimension of 3 ft .
Trees must be protected from potential damage by vehicles through the use of bollards,
curbs, wheel stops, or other physical barriers.
33.266.150 Vehicles in Residential Zones
A. Purpose. The regulations of this section are intended to reinforce community standards
and to promote an attractive residential appearance in the City's neighborhoods. The size,
number, and location of parked and stored vehicles in residential zones are regulated in
order to preserve the appearance of neighborhoods as predominantly residential in
character. Since parking lots and outdoor storage are not intended to be primary activities
in residential zones, these activities should constitute no more than a minimal intrusion on
any residential area.
B. Where these regulations apply. These regulations apply to all residential uses in all
R zones.
C. Parking of passenger vehicles and light trucks. Passenger vehicles and light trucks may be
parked in any allowed parking area.
D. Parking of medium and heavy trucks.
1. The parking or storage of medium and heavy trucks and equipment is prohibited,
except for motor homes and pickup trucks in the medium truck category.
2. Motor homes in medium truck category may be parked in allowed parking areas
except they may not be parked between the front lot line and the building line.
3. Fire trucks and emergency vehicles are allowed if they are parked within a completely
enclosed building.
E. Utility trailers and accessory recreational vehicles. Utility trailers and accessory
recreational vehicles may not be parked or stored in required parking spaces. Utility trailers
and accessory recreational vehicles may be parked in other allowed parking areas, except
they may not be parked or stored between the front lot line and the building line.
F. Inoperable vehicles. The outdoor accumulation and storage of inoperable, neglected, or
discarded vehicles is regulated by Section 29.20.010 of Title 29, Property and
Maintenance Regulations .
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G. Vehicle service and repair. Service and repair of vehicles not owned by and registered to a
resident of the site is prohibited. Vehicles may be serviced and repaired if:
1. The vehicles are owned by and registered to residents of the site; and
2. The service and repair is minor. Minor service and repair includes tune-ups,
replacement and servicing of oil and other fluids, and replacement and adjustment of
minor parts such as tires, hoses, belts, filters, fuses, and similar items. It does not
include: body and fender repair and replacement; painting; engine or transmission
removal or replacement; or any work using welders, torches, or air-driven power
tools.
OR
3. The vehicles are owned by and registered to a resident ofthe site; and
4. All work occurs within a completely enclosed building; and
5. The off-site impact standards of Chapter 33.262 are met.
Bicycle Parking
33.266.200 Purpose
Bicycle parking is required for most use categories to encourage the use of bicycles by providing safe
and convenient places to park bicycles. These regulations ensure adequate short and long-term
bicycle parking based on the demand generated by the different use categories and on the level of
security necessary to encourage the use of bicycles for short and long stays. These regulations will
help meet the City's goal that 10 percent of all trips be made by bicycle.
33.266.210 Required Bicycle Parking
A. Number of spaces required.
1. The required minimum number of bicycle parking spaces for each use category is
shown on Table 266-6. No bicycle parking is required for uses not listed.
2. The required minimum number of bicycle parking spaces is based on the primary uses
on a site. There are no bicycle parking requirements for accessory uses. However, if
the required number of spaces for the primary uses is based on net building area, the
net building area of accessory uses is included with the primary uses in the calculation.
For example, a Manufacturing and Production use of 45,000 square feet with 15,000
square feet of accessory Office use would have a bicycle parking requirement of 4
spaces, based on 60,000 square feet of net building area. If the primary use is not
listed in Table 266-6, no bicycle parking is required for the accessory use.
3. When there are two or more separate primary uses on a site, the required bicycle
parking for the site is the sum of the required parking for the individual primary uses.
B. Exemptions.
1. No long-term bicycle parking is required on a site where there is less than 2,500 -square feet of gross building area.
2. No bicycle parking is required for a Commercial Parking facility on a surface parking lot
in the Central City plan district.
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33.266.220 Bicycle Parking Standards
A. Short-term bicycle parking.
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1. Purpose. Short-term bicycle parking encourages shoppers, customers, messengers,
and other visitors to use bicycles by providing a convenient and readily accessible
place to park bicycles. Short-term bicycle parking should serve the main entrance of a
building and should be visible to pedestrians and bicyclists.
2. Standards. Required short-term bicycle parking must meet the following standards:
a. Short-term bicycle parking must be provided in lockers or racks that meet the
standards of Subsection 33 .266.220.C.
b. Location. Short-term bicycle parking must be:
(1) Outside a building;
(2) At the same grade as the sidewalk or at a location that can be reached by an
accessible route; and
(3) Within the following distances of the main entrance:
• Building with one main entrance. For a building with one main entrance,
the bicycle parking must be within SO feet of the main entrance to the
building as measured along the most direct pedestrian access route. See
Figure 266-8;
• Building with more than one main entrance. For a building with more
than one main entrance, the bicycle parking must be along all fa~ades
with a main entrance, and within SO feet of at least one main entrance
on each fa~ade that has a main entrance, as measured along the most
direct pedestrian access route. See Figure 266-9;
• Sites with more than one primary building. For sites that have more
than one primary building, but are not an institutional campus, the
bicycle parking must be within SO feet of a main entrance as measured
along the most direct pedestrian access route, and must be distributed
to serve all primary buildings. See Figure 266-10;
• Institutional Campus. On an institutional campus with more than one
building or main entrance, the bicycle parking must be either:
-Within SO feet of a main entrance as measured along the most
direct pedestrian access route; or
-If the short-term bicycle parking is more than SO feet from a main
entrance, it must be in a common bicycle parking location along a
pedestrian access route.
c. Bicycle Parking Fund.
(1) This option may be used only if it is not possible to provide all of the
required short-term bicycle parking on site in a way that complies with all of
the standards in A.2.b. This option may not be used if:
• There are surface parking areas, plazas, exterior courtyards, or other
open areas on the site, other than required landscaping;
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Those open areas are large enough, separately or in combination, to
accommodate all required short-term bicycle parking; and
The open areas meet the locational requirements of A.2.b .
(2) Fund use and administration. The Bicycle Parking Fund is collected and
administered by the Office of Transportation. The funds collected will be
used to install bicycle parking and associated improvements in the
right-of-way.
(3) This option may not be used if any required short-term bicycle parking is
provided on site.
Table 266-6
Minimum Required Bicycle Parking Spaces
Use Categories Specific Uses Long-term Spaces Short-term Spaces
Residential Categories
Household Living Multi-dwelling 1.5 per 1 unit in Central 2, or 1 per 20 units
City plan district; 1.1per1
unit outside Central City
plan district
Group Living 2, or 1 per 20 residents None
Dormitory 1 per 8 residents None
Commercial Categories
Retail Sales And Service 2, or 1per12,000 sq. ft. 2, or 1 per 5,000 sq. ft. of net
of net building area building area
Temporary Lodging 2, or 1 per 20 rentable 2, or 1 per 20 rentable rooms
rooms
Office 2, or 1per10,000 sq. ft. 2, or 1 per 40,000 sq. ft. of net
of net building area building area
Commercial Pa rking 10, or 1 per 20 auto None
spaces
Commercial Outdoor 10, or 1 per 20 auto None
Recreation spaces
Major Event Entertainment 10, or 1 per 40 seats or None
per CU review
Industrial Categories
Manufacturing And 2, or 1 per 15,000 sq. ft. None
Production of net building area
Warehouse And Freight 2, or 1 per 40,000 sq. ft. None
Movement of net building area
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Minimum Required Bicycle Parking Spaces
Use Categories Specific Uses Long-term Spaces Short-term Spaces
Institutional Categories
Basic Utilities Light rail stations, 8 None
transit centers
Community Service 2, or 1 per 10,000 sq. ft. 2, or 1 perl0,000 sq. ft. of net
of net building area building area
Park and ride 10, or 5 per acre None
Parks And Open Areas Per CU review Per CU review
Schools Grades 2 through 5 2 per classroom, or per None
CU or IMP review
Grades 6 through 12 4 per classroom, or per None
CU or IMP review
Colleges Excluding 2, or 1 per 20,000 sq. ft. 2, or 1 per 10,000 sq. ft. of net
dormitories of net building area, or building area, or per CU or IMP
(see Group Living, per CU or IMP review review
above)
Medical Centers 2, or 1 per 70,000 sq. ft. 2, or 1 per 40,000 sq. ft. of net
of net building area, or building area, or per CU or IMP
per CU or IMP review review
Religious Institutions 2, or 1 per 4,000 sq. ft . of 2, or 1 per 2,000 sq. ft. of net
net building area building area
Daycare 2, or 1 per 10,000 sq. ft. None
of net building area
Other Categories
Aviation And Surface Per CU Review Per CU Review
Passenger Terminals,
Detention Facilities
Note: Wherever this table indicates two numerical standards, such as "2, or 1 per 3,000 sq. ft. of net building
area," the larger number applies.
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Short-term bike parking -one building, one entrance
Main entrance
Landscaping~ Walkway Less_;:;= ~ than SO
Short-term
bike parking
STREET
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Short-term bike parking -one building, multiple entrances
..-------------~~ Main entrance
Tenant
space
Short-term
bike parking
STREET
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Tenant
space
Tenant
space
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Figure 266-10
Short-term bike parking -multiple buildings, multiple entrances
PRIMARY
BUILDING
ACCESSORY
BUILDING
/
/
/
~Short-term/
PRIMARY
BUILDING
0-bi~e park~ng ~ Main entrance l~ ~j Main entrance
:...._less ~ Sidewalk ~Less --....: 1 than 50' 1 1 than 50' 1
STREET
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Examples of Bicycle Parking Layouts
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_.,,-----------------42'6"----------------~~
This area accommodates 8 bicycles.
4' 4·+4·-{_
: i ' '
S' J_
16' _____ __,,_ 18'
These areas accommodate 8 bicycles.
l 4'-~
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I 20' i
...,_------18'------~ ..
This area accommodates 16 bicycles.
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B. Long-term bicycle parking.
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1. Purpose. Long-term bicycle parking provides employees, students, residents,
commuters and others who generally stay at a site for several hours, a secure and
weather-protected place to park bicycles. Although long-term parking does not have
to be provided on-site, the intent of these standards is to allow bicycle parking to be
within a reasonable distance in order to encourage bicycle use.
2. Standards. Required long-term bicycle parking must meet the following standards:
a. Long-term bicycle parking must be provided in racks or lockers that meet the
standards of Subsection 33 .266.220.C;
b. Location. Long-term bicycle parking must be located on the site or in an area
where the closest point is within 300 feet of the site;
c. Covered Spaces. At least 50 percent of required long-term bicycle parking must
be covered and meet the standards of Paragraph 33 .266.220.C.5, Covered Bicycle
Parking; and
d. Security. To provide security, long-term bicycle parking must be in at least one of
the following locations:
(1) In a locked room;
(2) In an area that is enclosed by a fence with a locked gate. The fence must be
either 8 feet high, or be floor-to-ceiling;
(3) Within view of an attendant or security guard;
(4) Within 100 feet of an attendant or security guard;
(5) In an area that is monitored by a security camera; or
(6) In an area that is visible from employee work areas.
C. Standards for all bicycle parking.
1. Purpose. These standards ensure that required bicycle parking is designed so that
bicycles may be securely locked without undue inconvenience and will be reasonably
safeguarded from intentional or accidental damage.
2. Bicycle lockers. Where required bicycle parking is provided in lockers, the lockers must
be securely anchored.
3. Bicycle racks . The Office of Transportation maintains a handbook of racks and siting
guidelines that meet the standards of this paragraph. Requ ired bicycle parking may be
provided in floor, wall, or ceiling racks. Where required bicycle parking is provided in
racks, the racks must meet the following standards:
a. The bicycle frame and one wheel can be locked to the rack with a high security,
U-shaped shackle lock if both wheels are left on the bicycle;
b. A space 2 feet by 6 feet must be provided for each required bicycle parking
space, so that a bicycle six feet long can be securely held with its frame
supported so that the bicycle cannot be pushed or fall in a manner that will
damage the wheels or components. See Figure 266-11; and
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c. The rack must be securely anchored.
4. Parking and maneuvering areas.
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a. Each required bicycle parking space must be accessible without moving
another bicycle;
b. There must be an aisle at least 5 feet wide behind all required bicycle parking to
allow room for bicycle maneuvering. Where the bicycle parking is adjacent to a
sidewalk, the maneuvering area may extend into the right-of-way; and
c. The area devoted to bicycle parking must be hard surfaced.
5. Covered bicycle parking. Covered bicycle parking, as required by this section, can be
provided inside buildings, under roof overhangs or awnings, in bicycle lockers, or
within or under other structures. Where required covered bicycle parking is not within
a building or locker, the cover must be:
a. Permanent;
b. Designed to protect the bicycle from rainfall; and
c. At least 7 feet above the floor or ground.
6. Signs.
a. Light rail stations and transit centers. If required bicycle parking is not visible
from the light rail station or transit center, a sign must be posted at the station or
center indicating the location of the parking.
b. Other uses. For uses other than light rail stations and transit centers, if required
bicycle parking is not visible from the street or main building entrance, a sign
must be posted at the main building entrance indicating the location of
the parking.
7. Use of required parking spaces.
a. Required short-term bicycle parking spaces must be available for shoppers,
customers, messengers, and other visitors to the site.
b. Required long-term bicycle parking spaces must be available for employees,
students, residents, commuters, and others who stay at the site for
several hours.
Loading
33.266.310 Loading Standards
A. Purpose. A minimum number of loading spaces are required to ensure adequate areas for
loading for larger uses and developments. These regulations ensure that the appearance of
loading areas will be consistent with that of parking areas. The regulations ensure that
access to and from loading facilities will not have a negative effect on the traffic safety or
other transportation functions of the abutting right-of-way.
B. Where these regulations apply. The regulations of this section apply to all required and
non-required loading areas.
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C. Number of loading spaces.
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1. Buildings where all ofthe floor area is in Household Living uses must meet the
standards of this Paragraph.
a. One loading space meeting Standard Bis required where there are more than 40
dwelling units in the building and the site abuts a street that is not a streetcar
alignment or light rail alignment.
b. One loading space meeting Standard Bis required where there are more than 20
dwelling units in a building located on a site whose only street frontage is on a
streetcar alignment or light rail alignment.
c. One loading space meeting Standard A or two loading spaces meeting Standard B
are required when there are more than 100 dwelling units in the building.
2. Buildings where any of the floor area is in uses other than Household Living must meet
the standards of this Paragraph.
a. Buildings with any amount of net building area in Household Living and with less
than 20,000 square feet of floor area in uses other than Household Living are
subject to the standards in C.l. above.
b. One loading space meeting Standard A is required for buildings with at least
20,000 and up to 50,000 square feet of net building area in uses other than
Household Living.
c. Two loading spaces meeting Standard A are required for buildings with more
than 50,000 square feet of net building area in uses other than Household Living.
D. Size of loading spaces. Required loading spaces must meet the standards of
this subsection.
a. Standard A: the loading space must be at least 35 feet long, 10 feet wide, and
have a clearance of 13 feet.
b. Standard B: The loading space must be at least 18 feet long, 9 feet wide, and
have a clearance of 10 feet.
E. Placement, setbacks and landscaping. Loading areas must comply with the setback and
perimeter landscaping standards stated in Table 266-7 below. When parking areas are
prohibited or not allowed between a building and a street, loading areas are also
prohibited or not allowed.
F. Forward motion.
1. Outside the Central City plan district. Outside the Central City plan district, loading
facilities generally must be designed so that vehicles enter and exit the site in a
forward motion. Standard B loading spaces that are accessed from a Local Service
Traffic Street are exempt from this requirement.
2. In the Central City plan district. In the Central City plan district, loading facilities that
abut a light rail or streetcar alignment must be designed so that vehicles enter and
exit the site in a forward motion. Standard B loading spaces that are accessed from a
Local Service Traffic Street are exempt from this requirement.
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G. Paving. In order to control dust and mud, all loading areas must be paved.
Table 266-7
Minimum Loading Area Setbacks And Perimeter Landscaping
Location All zones except EG2 and IG2 EG2, IG2
Lot line abutting street 5 ft. I L2 or 10 ft. I L2 or
10 ft. I Ll 15 ft. I Ll
Lot line abutting a C, E, or I zone lot line 5 ft. I L2 or 5 ft. I L2 or
10 ft. I Ll 10 ft. I Ll
Lot line abutting an OS zone lot line 5 ft./ L3 10 ft./ L3
Lot line abutting an R zone lot line 5 ft./ L4 10 ft./ L4
(Amended by: Ord. No. 164014, effective 3/27/91; Ord. No. 164899, effective 12/11/91; Ord. No .
165376, effective 5/29/92; Ord. No. 166313, effective 4/9/93; Ord. No. 167054, effective 10/25/93;
Ord. No. 167186, effective 12/31/93; Ord. No. 167189, effective 1/14/94; Ord. No. 169324, effective
10/12/95; Ord. No . 169535, effective 1/8/96; Ord. No . 169699, effective 2/7/96; Ord. No . 170704,
effective 1/1/97; Ord. No. 171718, effective 11/29/97; Ord. No . 174263, effective 4/15/00; Ord. No.
174980, effective 11/20/00; Ord. Nos. 175341and175358, effective 3/16/01; Ord. No. 175837,
effective 9/7/01; Ord. No . 175966, effective 10/26/01; Ord. Nos. 175965 and 176333, effective
7/1/02; Ord. No. 176469, effective 7/1/02; Ord. No. 177028, effective 12/14/02; Ord. No . 177422,
effective 6/7 /03; Ord. No . 177701, effective 8/30/03; Ord. No. 178172, effective 3/5/04; Ord. No .
178509, effective 7/16/04; Ord. No . 179316, effective 7/8/05; Ord. No. 179845, effective 1/20/06;
Ord. No. 179980, effective 4/22/06; Ord. No . 181357, effective 11/9/07; Ord. No. 182429, effective
1/16/09; Ord. No . 183598, effective 4/24/10; Ord. No . 184524, effective 7/1/11; Ord. No. 185974,
effective 5/10/13; Ord. No. 186639, effective 7/11/14; Ord. No. 187216, effective 7/24/15; Ord. No.
188162, effective 2/1/17; Ord. No. 188259, effective 3/31/17.}
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MEMORANDUM
July 10, 2017
TO: Members of the Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Advisory Board
FROM : Alaina Helton, Senior Planner
SUBJECT: Proposed Revisions to Bicycle Parking Standards
Item
Presentation and discussion regarding amendment recommendations to the Unified
Development Ordinance, Section 12-7.2. J. Bicycle Facilities.
Background
At the request of City Council, Staff made a presentation at the March 9, 2017 Council
Workshop to provide a history and overview of the City's current Bicycle Parking
Standards. The purpose of this item was to allow discussion amongst Council to explore
ways in which these standards may be modified to allow more flexibility during the site
design process.
Council directed Staff to reexamine the current bicycle parking standards to determine if
reductions could be made in the number of required lticycle itarkin~ s11aces for I.and uses
that are predominately auto-oriented and/or do not gen erate a great deal of bicycle traffic.
This evaluation includes proposing modifications to the current design standards for
bicycle parking spaces to allow flexibility in the location and placement of bicycle facilities.
Staff is seeking the Board's recommendation regarding the proposed revisions below.
Staff will present the recommendation at the August 3rd Planning & Zoning Commission
Workshop and the August 24th City Council Workshop where Staff will take direction from
Council on final recommended revisions before bringing this item back to the Board for
action.
Summary of Changes
• Eliminate required bicycle parking for Self-Storage and Industrial and
Manufacturing land uses.
• Eliminate required bicycle parking for the Rural Zoning District.
• Reduce minimum bicycle parking requirements for auto-oriented land uses such
as Fuel Sales and Car Wash facilties.
• Modify the design and dimension standards for bicycle parking to allow flexibility
in placement.
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• Allow a reduction in required automobile parking spaces for developments that
provide bicycle parking above the minimum required .