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DRAFT 135-4. PArKiNG

Bicycle Parking

TAble 4.5-1. bICYCle PARKING RATIOS 4.5.3 GeNerAl BicYcle PArKiNG DeSiGN AND
lOcAtiON reQUireMeNtS
US e CAT e GORY Minimum Spaces Required All bicycle parking spaces are subject to the following
Use Subcategory Class A Bicycle Class B Bicycle general design and location requirements.
Spaces Spaces A. Bicycle parking spaces must be illuminated if
Specific Use Type
College or University Established in accordance with 135-4.3.7. accessible to users after dark.

Fraternal Organization 0.125 per 1,000 0.25 per 1,000 sq. ft. B. Bicycle parking spaces must be located to be readily
visible by the public or by building users, except
sq. ft.
0.067 per 1,000 0.033 per 1,000 in the case of Class A parking spaces located in
Hospital square feet square feet secure areas accessible only to employees, staff or
(1/15,000 sq. ft.) (1/30,000 sq. ft.) residents;
Library or Cultural Exhibit 0.125 per 1,000 0.5 per 1,000 sq. ft.
sq. ft. c. Bicycle parking spaces must be accessible without
Parks & Recreation Established in accordance with 135-4.3.7. climbing stairs, going up or down a slope of more
1 per 200 seats; than 12%, and via a route on the property that is
Religious Assembly None minimum 2 spaces designed to minimize conflicts with motor vehicles
School 0.25 per classroom 1 per classroom and pedestrians.
COMM e RCIA l D. All bike racks must be located at least 2 feet in all

Adult Entertainment 0.125 per 1,000 0.25 per 1,000 sq. ft. directions from any obstruction, including other bike
sq. ft.
racks, walls, doors, posts, or columns.
Broadcast or Recording 0.125 per 1,000 0.02 per 1,000 sq. ft.
Studio sq. ft. e. Nonresidential uses may use up to 2 required
Business or Trade School 0.1 per classroom 1 per classroom automobile parking spaces as space for providing
Capacity of more bicycle parking.
Commercial Service than 500 = 4 spaces 0.25 per 1,000 sq. ft. F. All required bicycle parking spaces must have
plus 1 space per
500-person capacity minimum dimensions of 2 feet in width by 6 feet in
0.125 per 1,000 length, with a minimum overhead vertical clearance
Eating & Drinking Places sq. ft. 0.25 per 1,000 sq. ft. of 7 feet.

500 seats or less = 500 seats or less = 1 4.5.4 DeSiGN AND lOcAtiON OF clASS A
Entertain. & Spectator 4 spaces space per 125 seats
Events More than 500 More than 500 seats BicYcle PArKiNG SPAceS
= 4 spaces plus 1
seats = 10 spaces space per 250 seats In addition to the general bicycle parking design and
Financial Service 0.125 per 1,000 0.25 per 1,000 sq. ft. location requirements of 135-4.5.3, all required Class A
bicycle parking must meet the following requirements:
sq. ft.
1 per 40 rooms;
Lodging 1 per 40 rooms minimum 2 spaces A. Class A bicycle parking spaces may not be in
0.125 per 1,000 dwelling units or on dwelling unit balconies.
Office sq. ft. 0.02 per 1,000 sq. ft. B. Unless clearly visible from the main building
1 per 25 motor entrance, a sign indicating the location of all Class
Parking, Non-Accessory None vehicle spaces A bicycle parking spaces must be prominently
0.125 per 1,000 displayed near the main entrance to the building
Retail Sales sq. ft. 0.25 per 1,000 sq. ft. or facility, and additional signs must be provided
Sports and Rec., Partici- as necessary to ensure easy way-finding. A “bicycle
pant parking” sign must also be displayed on or adjacent
4.5.2 FlOOr AreA USeD FOr BicYcle PArKiNG to any indoor room or area designated for bicycle
Areas within a building that are used to provide bicycle parking.
parking that complies with the bicycle parking design c. Class A bicycle parking spaces must protect the
and location requirements of this section will not be entire bicycle, its components and accessories
counted as floor area for the purpose of calculating against theft and inclement weather, including
motor vehicle parking requirements. wind-driven rain and snow. Acceptable forms of
protection include (i) individual bicycle lockers, (ii)
attended parking areas, (iii) monitored parking
areas, (iv) restricted-access parking areas, or (v)

CITY OF DES MOINES CHAPTER 135: PLANNING AND DESIGN DRAFT 135-4-7