§ 8108-6.1. Short-term bicycle parking (bicycle racks).

Short-term bicycle parking facilities shall have the following characteristics:

a.

Support a bicycle by its frame in two (2) places in a stable upright position without damage to the bicycle or its finish.

b.

Enable the frame and one (1) or both wheels to be secured with a user-provided U-shaped lock (U-lock) or cable.

c.

Be anchored to an immovable surface or be heavy enough that the rack cannot be easily moved.

d.

Be constructed such that the rack resists being cut, disassembled, or detached with manual tools such as bolt or pipe cutters.

e.

Not have sharp edges that can be hazardous to bicyclists or pedestrians.

f.

Provide easy access to each parked bicycle without awkward movements or moving other bicycles, even when the rack is fully loaded.

g.

The Director may approve other short-term bicycle parking designs that provide adequate safety, security, and convenience, including designs that accommodate the parking of 3-wheeled, recumbent, or other styles of bicycles.

(Ord. No. 4407, § 1, 10-20-2009)