HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 5482 ORDINANCE NO. 5482
AN ORDINANCE TO REPEAL §172.10 BICYCLE PARKING RACK
REQUIREMENTS OF THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE AND TO
ENACT A REPLACEMENT §172.10
WHEREAS, §172.10 Bicycle Parking Rack Requirements of the Unified
Development Code has proven to be too restrictive in design and location requirements; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Department recommends §172.10 Bicycle Parking Rack
Requirements be made more consistent with the 2010 "Bicycle Parking Guidelines" of the
Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE,ARKANSAS:
Section 1: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby repeals
§172.10 Bicycle Parking Rack Requirements of the Unified Development Code and enacts a
new §172.10 Bicycle Parking Rack Requirements as shown in Exhibit"A" attached hereto.
PASSED and APPROVED this 7th day of February, 2012.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
By: By:
I +LD J D , Mayor LISA BRANSON, Deputy City Clerk
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Exhibit "A"
172.10 Bicycle Parking Rack support two bicycles. The 36"
Requirements dimension may overlap another
bicycle parking space such that racks
(A) Applicability. All new construction or positioned in a parallel row may be 36"
expansions requiring five (5) or more off- on center. The minimum length
street automobile parking spaces shall dimension required is 8' free and clear
provide bicycle parking as required by this (See: Figure 1).
chapter. Any property owner required to
have bicycle parking may elect to establish a
shared bicycle parking facility with any other
property owner within the same block to
meet the combined requirements.
(B) Definition. A bicycle rack is a fixture
designed to park bicycles that can be
secured with a standard u-shaped bicycle �_ ►�
lock. Each bicycle parking rack holds two
bicycles.
(C) Number of Bicycle Racks Required. The
minimum number of bicycle parking racks �•1' q
required is determined by the number of s' Figure 1
parking spaces required for the type of land
use. Alternative rack designs may be
approved by the Planning Division so long as (2) Location of Bicycle Parking Racks.
they have the bicycle capacity storage Bicycle racks should be located in areas
equivalent to total number of standard where they are useful to the bicyclist
bicycle racks required. The following while not impeding access. The
standards shall determine the number of following standards shall apply when
bicycle racks required based on the number determining the location of bicycle
of automobile parking spaces in the racks:
development:
(a) Bicycle parking racks should
(1) Non-residential Development. Non- be located within 50 feet of a
residential development shall provide public entry. In locations that
one (1) bicycle parking rack per twenty have multiple entrances, such
(20) automobile parking spaces. At a as shopping areas, bicycle
minimum the development shall provide parking racks should be
one (1) bike rack. distributed near all major points
of public entry.
(2) Residential Development. Residential
development shall provide (1) bicycle (b) Bicycle parking facilities should
rack per thirty (30) dwelling units. At a have adequate lighting for the
minimum the development shall provide operation of combination and
one (1) bike rack. key locks at night and to
minimize theft.
(D) Bicycle Rack Site Design. Careful
consideration should be given to the layout (c) Bicycle parking racks should
and location of bicycle racks. For optimal be positioned so that no
functionality the following standards shall pedestrian traffic is impeded.
apply in determining the layout and position
of bicycle racks: (d) Bicycle parking racks should
not be located within bus stops,
(1) Spacing between bicycle racks. Each loading zones, or other curb
bicycle parking space shall have 36" space where on-street parking
of clear space, paved or unpaved, is permitted unless approved
beside the rack allowing each rack to by the City Engineer.
(e) Bicycle parking racks shall
have a 15' 0" clearance from (F) Materials. Racks are to be constructed of 1'/z
the edge of fire hydrants. inch, Schedule 40 steel pipe (1.90" x 0.145"
wall).
(f) Bicycle parking racks should
have a 4' 0" clearance from (G) Finishes. Unless the pipe material is
existing street furniture, stainless steel, the pipe shall have PVC
including mailboxes and light coating, powdercoat finish or hot-dipped
poles. galvanized finish applied after the flange has
been welded in place (Surface Mount
(g) Bicycle parking rack location Method) or the anchoring cross bar/supports
shall not interfere with ADA have been fitted (Embedment Method).
standards.
(H) Anchoring. Bicycle racks shall be anchored
(E) Bicycle Rack Specifications. The Planning with one of the following methods:
Division has pre-approved the standard
inverted u-shaped bicycle rack(see figure 1). (a) Embedded in concrete. The rack
Applicants may also request an alternative legs shall extend a minimum of 9"
design with Planning Division approval (see into a concrete footing with an
examples in figure 2). All bicycle racks shall anchoring crossbar mounted 3
be designed so that they support a bicycle at inches above the base.
two points on the bicycle frame and such
that the bicycle may be securely locked with (b) Surface flange mount. A Are-
a u-shaped bicycle lock(See figure 3). drilled, steel flange, minimum 8 inch
square, shall be welded to the
bottom of each leg before final
finish is applied. The flange shall
have a minimum of three bolt holes.
Each bolt hole shall accept a'/2 inch
diameter steel bolt.
(c) Alternative anchoring methods.
Alternative methods of anchoring
bicycle racks may be permitted with
approval of the City Engineer.
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City of Fayetteville Staff Review Form
City Council Agenda Items
and
Contracts, Leases or Agreements
2/7/2012
City Council Meeting Date
Agenda Items Only
Leif Olson Planning Development Services
Submitted By Division Department
Action Required:
ADM 11-4018: (CHAPTER 172: PARKING AND LOADING AMENDMENTS): Submitted by Staff to repeal and replace
section 172.10: Bicycle Parking Rack Requirements of the Unified Development Code.
Cost of this request Category/Project Budget Program Category/Project Name
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Comments:
Revised January 15,2009
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE TO REPEAL §172.10 BICYCLE PARKING RACK
REQUIREMENTS OF THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE AND TO
ENACT A REPLACEMENT §172.10
WHEREAS, §172.10 Bicycle Parking Rack Requirements of the Unified
Development Code has proven to be too restrictive in design and location requirements; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Department recommends §172.10 Bicycle Parking Rack
Requirements be made more consistent with the 2010 "Bicycle Parking Guidelines" of the
Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS:
Section 1: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby repeals
§172.10 Bicycle Parking Rack Requirements of the Unified Development Code and enacts a
new §172.10 Bicycle Parking Rack Requirements as shown in Exhibit"A" attached hereto.
PASSED and APPROVED this 7t" day of February, 2012.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
By: By:
LIONELD JORDAN, Mayor SONDRA E. SMITH, City Clerk/Treasurer
Tavelre—ville THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE,ARKANSAS
DEPARTMENT CORRESPONDENCE
ARKANSAS
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA MEMO
To: Mayor Jordan, City Council
Thru: Jeremy Pate, Development Services Director
Don Marr, Chief of Staff
From: Leif Olson,Associate Planner
Date: January 18, 2012
Subject: ADM 11-4018 UDC Amendment Chapter 172.10 Bicycle Parking Rack Requirements
RECOMMENDATION
Staff and the Planning Commission recommend approval of an ordinance to amend Unified Development Code
Chapter 172: Parking and Loading(ADM 11-4018).
BACKGROUND
The City of Fayetteville first adopted the Bicycle Parking Rack Ordinance in 2001. This ordinance required that new
commercial and high density residential uses install an adequate number of bicycle parking racks determined as a
percentage of the automobile parking spaces required of the development. The ordinance also prescribed the type of
bicycle rack allowed, spacing of racks, methods for anchoring and site considerations such as proximity to building
entrances, etc. The existing bike rack ordinance does not allow for much variation in bike rack design. Recently, the
City has had individuals and businesses express interest in installing alternative or artistically designed bike racks
that could count towards the bike rack requirements for development. Under the existing ordinance this is not
possible because only the one-piece inverted U-shaped bicycle rack is permitted. Per the ordinance, the number of
bicycle racks required is proportional to the number of off-street automobile parking spaces required.
PROPOSAL
Staff proposes to repeal and replace section 172.10: Bicycle Parking Rack Requirements to be more consistent with
the Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals (APBP) industry standards. Staff has worked with the
Engineering Division to amend this ordinance so that it will be more flexible in the type of bicycle racks permitted.
Additionally, staff proposes increasing the ratio of bicycle racks to parking spaces required for both residential and
non-residential developments. The Planning Commission voted 6-2 in favor of the proposed bicycle rack
requirements ordinance amendments at their January 3, 2012 meeting.
BUDGET IMPACT
None.
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ARKANSAS
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www.accessfayetteville.org DEPARTMENT
Kit Williams
City Allorney
TO: Mayor Jordan Jason B.Kelley
City Council Assistant City Attorney
CC: Don Marr, Chief of Staff
Jeremy Pate, Development Services Director
Leif Olsen, Long Range Planner
FROM: Kit Williams, City Attorney
DATE: January 19, 2012
RE: Bicycle Parking Rack Requirements
When the new §172.10 was presented to the Planning Commission, some
Planning Commissioners questioned whether every non-residential development
should be required to have bicycle racks based upon the number of car parking
spaces. Certain businesses like auto body shops and funeral homes would seem to
have little if any need for bicycle racks (and certainly not the 5% of car parking
spaces ratio).
On the other hand, residential developments (especially multifamily
apartments) might need more bicycle racks than the about 3% level mandated in
the new ordinance (which is actually slightly higher than the current ordinance for
over 150 unit apartment complexes). The ordinance could encourage more bicycle
racks where appropriate (such as the proposed Maple & Lafayette Street apartment
complexes near the Frisco Trail) by permitting increased bike racks to reduce the
number of required car parking spaces.
Any of these possible changes would need to be amended into (C) Number
of Bicycle Racks Required of §172.10. See Exhibit "A". Now is the time to
consider any such amendment before the replacement §172.10 is enacted.
Exhibit "A"
172.10 Bicycle Parking Rack support two bicycles. The 36"
Requirements dimension may overlap another
bicycle parking space such that racks
(A) Applicability. All new construction or positioned in a parallel row may be 36"
expansions requiring five (5) or more off- on center. The minimum length
street automobile parking spaces shall dimension required is 8' free and clear
provide bicycle parking as required by this (See: Figure 1).
chapter. Any property owner required to
have bicycle parking may elect to establish a
shared bicycle parking facility with any other
property owner within the same block to j S`
meet the combined requirements.
(B) Definition. A bicycle rack is a fixture
designed to park bicycles that can be
,�—
secured with a standard u-shaped bicycle �y .
lock. Each bicycle parking rack holds two + �
bicycles.
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(C) Number of Bicycle Racks Required. The ,�� ►cam/
minimum number of bicycle parking racks RO _V(�
required is determined by the number of 1S Figure 1
parking spaces required for the type of land
use. Alternative rack designs may be
approved by the Planning Division so long as (2) Location of Bicycle Parking Racks.
they have the bicycle capacity storage Bicycle racks should be located in areas
equivalent to total number of standard where they are useful to the bicyclist
bicycle racks required. The following while not impeding access. The
standards shall determine the number of following standards shall apply when
bicycle racks required based on the number determining the location of bicycle
of automobile parking spaces in the racks:
development:
(a) Bicycle parking racks should
(1) Non-residential Development. Non- be located within 50 feet of a
residential development shall provide public entry. In locations that
one (1) bicycle parking rack per twenty have multiple entrances, such
(20) automobile parking spaces. At a as shopping areas, bicycle
minimum the development shall provide parking racks should be
one (1)bike rack. distributed near all major points
of public entry.
(2) Residential Development. Residential
development shall provide (1) bicycle (b) Bicycle parking facilities should
rack per thirty (30) dwelling units. At a have adequate lighting for the
minimum the development shall provide operation of combination and
one (1)bike rack. key locks at night and to
minimize theft.
(D) Bicycle Rack Site Design. Careful
consideration should be given to the layout (c) Bicycle parking racks should
and location of bicycle racks. For optimal be positioned so that no
functionality the following standards shall pedestrian traffic is impeded.
apply in determining the layout and position
of bicycle racks: (d) Bicycle parking racks should
not be located within bus stops,
(1) Spacing between bicycle racks. Each loading zones, or other curb
bicycle parking space shall have 36" space where on-street parking
of clear space, paved or unpaved, is permitted unless approved
beside the rack allowing each rack to by the City Engineer.
(e) Bicycle parking racks shall
have a 15' 0" clearance from (F) Materials. Racks are to be constructed of 1'/2
the edge of fire hydrants. inch, Schedule 40 steel pipe (1.90" x 0.145"
wall).
(f) Bicycle parking racks should
have a 4' 0" clearance from (G) Finishes. Unless the pipe material is
existing street furniture, stainless steel, the pipe shall have PVC
including mailboxes and light coating, powdercoat finish or hot-dipped
poles. galvanized finish applied after the flange has
been welded in place (Surface Mount
(g) Bicycle parking rack location Method) or the anchoring cross bar/supports
shall not interfere with ADA have been fitted(Embedment Method).
standards.
(H) Anchoring. Bicycle racks shall be anchored
(E) Bicycle Rack Specifications. The Planning with one of the following methods:
Division has pre-approved the standard
inverted u-shaped bicycle rack(see figure 1). (a) Embedded in concrete. The rack
Applicants may also request an alternative legs shall extend a minimum of 9"
design with Planning Division approval (see into a concrete footing with an
examples in figure 2). All bicycle racks shall anchoring crossbar mounted 3
be designed so that they support a bicycle at inches above the base.
two points on the bicycle frame and such
that the bicycle may be securely locked with (b) Surface flange mount. A Are-
a u-shaped bicycle lock(See figure 3). drilled, steel flange, minimum 8 inch
square, shall be welded to the
bottom of each leg before final
finish is applied. The flange shall
have a minimum of three bolt holes.
Each bolt hole shall accept a'h inch
diameter steel bolt.
(c) Alternative anchoring methods.
Alternative methods of anchoring
` bicycle racks may be permitted with
approval of the City Engineer.
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172.10 Bicycle Parking Rack
Requirements
(A) When biEycle pa4geg raG s are required. AN
PFePE)6ed RGW GOR&UGfiGR FeqUiFiRg twenty five(5) GleaFaRG8 from the edge ef fire hydFantE;.
noff_s+rap+ a..+nmoh90 r,-;rLinn .,-.Ges or mere h-.II
regllire-biGYGleparking. All proposed or required
eynan`dn in au +emoh'le park' lets shall al ,
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following table shall shall be use .J
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a 24-4450 204_2450 (1) FOr PFGjeGtS reqUoFiRg bGYG'e parking, the
1 additieaal raek €ash addEtional Eackradd4ieaalb'(;YG'E) parking shall be indiGated on the s
pert 499-spases ,Fes^�cPasss plan that 's s- hmDl
i++ed to the ann'nn Division
for approval. All site plans must be arae+e
(G) Definition of a biGyGleparlcing rack.y€a "ter,b:oyme sealer
parking rael4 hers two-bio`yeles. €aGh rack skull
hp a pr+prd I I_+"p�, rant!as '{ +• !2) Shared h's,nl a k' rrre_r.fts that meet
.,��� �rivc type rack(as per speGifiGatwen ). � e-parp�,�agreem v-c
the regulremern+s ofrthis orrlinanno shall L
have 2'n" X a'., 0" .ale...r spaGG, paved OF URpa ed,
beside +ho nL allouln ash sl. ds .aas.-,dull.. (H) SpApffinations
Ge�dnt As two spaG86. Theme Ox di r,�nsa y
overlap another bisYsleparlsriag " th + (1) Des.gn Gar.h . ,.L shall he A-.n inverted- l I_+„pe-
racks s'+ipped OR a parallel r may be 2' R" o FaGk desinper+ e,'+h either ov+eRderd Inns fpr
eenter-(See•.Figure 1). emhe.+r.,oRt on rn+r+ fnn+ir,n or with steel
flange for bolting GRtG paved- sarfrGe. rho
apex of the U shall be 2' 9" _ 3' 0" abeye the
grnRr� The legs of
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shall be 1 L
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(a) W/th embedment. The—rack legs Shall
(2) Rin G'e arkipo fasili+ie she i d have a.ds s+s extend g" AU-)�'-^vvnvrete-footing. Befivre
applying finish, the pipe ll
sharrar be drilled i:lled 3
Le"Innks at Right and+n MOROMOZe theft. innhps Aho„p +hp hasp ansd fi#prd w'+h a R
innh long, 7.116 Inch dia.pp+er s+ppl s
(3) Rip"nIe parkin asks should be positioned s bar. ThIS GFE)ssKarr shallbe welded iRte
that no pedes+riaR+ra:f� S paged. plaGelie hnriZnn+all., and ants as a
u ar+shar-
(4) RinVsle parkin asks should not be IOGatO d
within bus steps, !E)uu!^g zones, er otherh !h1 Wth flapne ,r.r.raan.+. Aprrpe drilled, steel
flange, d*nim m Q ;nnh square, shallbe-
welded to the bottom of each Ion before
final finish is ^fid—The flange shall
have . 11l of thtibolt hA' Sm
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bolt hole shall 0 opt �/ 'nnh �i'-.mo+or
stool bolt.
(a) 44th en9mb-f-ga—me—pt. The MGk 6hall be
(2) Materials, RaGksire to be 6e..StPJGted Of !Xe
insh, Sshedele 40 steely.99" x 0.145"
wall). droll be boo+On o.. PleGe (not
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(3) Pnishes. Unless the pipes mate; is stainless
steel, the pipe 6hall have ovr Geating, 1,42 iRGh
pewderGeat fillish or hot dipped galvaniz dmAmAtAr. Mounting flange shall be a
fir,ohapplied after the fla o has been weld rt 9
holo(Embedment Method)
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